The Substitute Bride: Making Memories Of Us (Lois Stone)

Ayla crawled out of bed and draped a night robe.

"Mr.Clark, you have nothing to worry about.I get paid to work so I will fulfill my obligations."

What did he think of her? She was an independent woman who earned her own living! 

"That's fine," Brian nodded.

Leaving her alone at home to her own devices could spell trouble.She might as well accompany him to the office.

After freshening herself up, she sat alone at the dining table for breakfast.Brian was sipping on some strong coffee.

"I've decided to go to the airport and send Ms.Evans off this afternoon," she said softly.

She believed it was necessary to inform him in advance of her decision so that he would be aware.

There was then no need to inform Anna.

Taking a sip of his coffee, Brian told her, "Wait for me in the office.I'll go along with you."

Since Yareli was returning to Italy, Brian needed to see her off.

Ayla almost choked on her milk when she heard those words.Had she said something wrong? Why didn't it occur to her that he would want to see Yareli off? 

"Is something wrong? Are you unhappy?"

Her surprised expression did not escape him.

Were his words so frightening? She seemed to be avoiding him more these days.

Ayla took a bite of her sandwich and said, "Not at all.I can't refuse your order anyway."

He would definitely go and see Yareli off, irrespective of what she said.

Linda was patiently waiting at the company gate for a while.

Although she had only spent a few days at Clark Group, she had observed that Brian's car was always parked at the company gate, never in the underground parking lot.

surprised to see the car pass the gate and head straight for the underground parking lot, with Ayla seated in

 "It's her!"

Linda whispered.

was well informed about

a private studio in another building and now she

and she had returned from Italy

a

it didn't matter whether she called herself "Wenny" or "Ayla", Linda would ensure

soon as Linda turned around, she saw

what are you doing down

"What? Can't I?"

Anna glared at Linda.

because

might witness something disturbing but all seems to be in order.I'll go upstairs now.If you wish to stay,

said, "Thank you for bringing me here, Mr.Clark.I'll go

choice but to travel with him

take the elevator without him, couldn't she? Brian was fully

she couldn't avoid him

rushed towards the elevator, he was too late to

of solid rest and was feeling much better now.As she entered the office, she was welcomed by Linda's fierce gaze.She calmly ignored

least bit surprised because

certainly not compete with

she was still upset about the fact that Brian had spent almost

woman! Anna addressed Ayla, "Miss Woodsen,

do you know that I'm ill?"

to the hospital

And your

doctor about Ayla’s medical condition, he explained that Ayla ran a

entertainment club, bars and other rowdy places, she

second as she

for your concern but rest assured that I'm as fit as a fiddle and ready to commence

could be more discerning? Ayla questioned her random bouts of severe

feverish without cause