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.

and head straight for the underground parking

 "It's her!"

Linda whispered.

was well

she and Yareli had arrived, Ayla had been given a private studio in another building and now she had transferred to the Clark Group's head

and she had returned from

she was in a very complicated relationship with

it didn't matter whether she called herself "Wenny" or

belonged to her only! As soon as Linda

what are you doing

"What? Can't I?"

Anna glared at Linda.

because of Linda's

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

soon as the car stopped, Ayla alighted and said, "Thank you for bringing me

but to

Brian was

couldn't avoid him

late to join her as she had already touched the

stepped out of the elevator.She had had two days 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 her, walked to her desk and sat down

least bit surprised because she knew that Ayla

could certainly not compete with her

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

him to return to the villa, but he had chosen to be with another woman! Anna addressed Ayla, "Miss Woodsen, you are back

you know that I'm ill?" she

hospital

ill. And your symptoms were a little

the doctor about Ayla’s medical condition, he explained that Ayla

and other rowdy places, she learnt

froze for a second as she reached for the glass of

concern but rest assured that I'm as fit as a fiddle and ready to commence with my work."

could be more discerning? Ayla questioned her random bouts of

without cause and