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.

car pass the gate and head straight for the underground parking lot,

 "It's her!"

Linda whispered.

was well informed

Yareli had arrived, Ayla had been given a private studio in another building and now she had transferred

she had returned

was in a very

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

only! As soon

Miss Anna, what are you doing

"What? Can't I?"

Anna glared at Linda.

downstairs because

just thought you might witness something disturbing but all seems to be in order.I'll go upstairs now.If you wish to stay, then by all means! " Linda turned around, walked into the hallway and headed

Ayla alighted and said, "Thank you for bringing me here, Mr.Clark.I'll

choice but to travel with him

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

she couldn't avoid him for much

elevator, he was too late to join her as she had already touched

of the elevator.She had had two days of solid rest and was feeling much better now.As she entered

walked in and saw Ayla.She was not the least bit surprised because she knew that Ayla was a very

could certainly not compete with her in

was still upset about the fact that Brian had

chosen to be with another woman! Anna addressed Ayla, "Miss Woodsen, you are back at your desk! If you are still

know that I'm

the hospital to

seriously ill. And your symptoms were a little

condition, he explained that Ayla ran a high fever and that

the time that Anna had spent in the entertainment club, bars and other rowdy places, she learnt a little about what these symptoms

hand froze for a second as she reached

you for your concern but rest assured that I'm as fit as a fiddle and ready to commence with my work." Anna had been in

be more discerning? Ayla questioned her

feel feverish without cause and no medicine could