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

 "It's her!"

Linda whispered.

well informed

had arrived, Ayla had been given a private studio in another

she had

a very complicated

whether she called herself "Wenny" or

soon as Linda turned around,

are you doing down

"What? Can't I?"

Anna glared at Linda.

only came downstairs because

order.I'll go upstairs now.If you wish to stay, then by all means! " Linda turned around, walked into the hallway and headed for the

and said, "Thank you

but to travel with him in his

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

she couldn't avoid

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

managed to catch her victory smile.She stepped out of the elevator.She had had two days of solid rest and was feeling much better now.As she entered the office,

least bit surprised

compete with her in this

fact that Brian had

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

know that I'm ill?" she questioned

you go to the hospital to

ill. And your symptoms

he explained that Ayla

time that Anna had spent in the entertainment club, bars and other rowdy places,

a second as she reached for the glass

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

could be more discerning? Ayla questioned her random bouts

without cause and