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

Ayla looked at Molly totally aghast.Then she stared at Toby quizzically.She said, "Get up, Mrs.Brown.I promise not to ever see him again!"

After all that had transpired recently, there was certainly no reason for her and Toby to ever see each other again.

Toby tried to interject but Ayla knew that anything he uttered at that moment would further exacerbate the problem.

She instructed him, "Mr.Brown, take your precious wife home! We are in a public place now."

Ayla was not in the least bit concerned about anyone's opinions about her.

But she knew at the back of her mind that if the daughter and son-in-law of the prestigious Smith Group continued to misbehave in public, they would promptly feature in the following day's news broadcast.Ayla then made a hasty exit from the shopping mall.

Lyle, who had been patiently awaiting her at the gate, hurried forth to assist her with her bag.

He immediately detected that something was amiss.

Deeply concerned, he enquired, "Miss Woodsen, are you all right?"

Lyle was horrified to see her swollen face and the bloodstain at the corner of her mouth.

She had been in the mall for barely an hour.

What could have possibly happened to drive her into this tragic state?

"I'm just fine, Lyle.Don't mention a word about this to Mr.Clark," she pleaded.

Ayla slumped against the seat helplessly.

She gently closed her eyes and introspected.

Tears cascaded down her burning cheeks.

She was consumed by old emotions of heartbreak and bitterness.

Past pain of misery resurfaced.

Coupled with this emotional torture, she had reached a new low of extreme pain and helplessness.

Meanwhile, after quickly assessing the gravity of the situation, Toby swept Molly off to a nearby hotel.

Miley, on seeing them safe, gestured to the driver to take her back home.

Molly was visibly disturbed.She couldn't bear to look Toby in the eye.

"Molly,"

Toby comforted, "please don't be angry.You know that I had lost all contact with Lala.Was all this embarrassing drama even necessary? And in full view of the public?"

Toby asked her with some concern in his voice as he sat beside her.He was genuinely worried about Ayla.

Four months into her pregnancy and he did not notice a baby bump.

Chances were great that she had miscarried.

misunderstood the relationship

that the innocent baby that Ayla was carrying

then listening

looked like a

menial tasks! Why on earth was she asked to go out and purchase the

me.You

breath after this tirade.She was fully aware that Ayla and Toby

that they had not had sexual relations.She was aware that people wouldn't

Toby had married her so soon only because she had given herself to him so early in their relationship.Besides, there was

hadn't taken any contraceptives recently, but why hadn't she fallen pregnant yet?Toby cradled Molly in his arms and lovingly remarked, "Molly, I am truly sorry.Let's put this unpleasant episode behind us and move forward with renewed strength and trust.I am your husband ...and

had been indecisive in the

on Ayla because he

Smith family.Molly gazed into Toby's

Can you promise never to see Ayla ever again? Not to even think about her? Can you erase every memory

Molly concluded.

many a sacrifice to sustain this love, but at the end of the day, was he really worth it? Toby slowly

gently as a newborn, he whispered convincingly, "Yes, I

person who had

be a major part of his

brought a beam of sunlight to her

sensual smile, she teased, "Shall we spend the night in the hotel? We should not head home.You know how inquisitive my

been a caring, protective, somewhat possessive lover, but it

with the hues of the powerful rainbow.Meanwhile, Ayla had returned to the villa and was packing the

affectionately, "I'll take over now.You get

called her "Lala" when no one else was around.Ayla replied sweetly, "It's

out all disturbing thoughts

thoughts, the less desperate

did you bruise your face so badly? Oh no! Your lips are also swollen!"

nothing,"

bump."

see you in such pain.Who did this to you? How can anyone

tenderly nestled Ayla on the

an ice pack which she wrapped in a towel and dabbed on her face.Ayla took the ice pack and

too happy when he finds out." Maria's eyes

hearted.She distances herself from conflicts as a rule.What could have possibly transpired

doesn't need to know.I'll ensure that I'm back in my room

not to run into

Why

their conversation

Mortified, Ayla stood up.

pack crushed to the

not expecting you back

returned much earlier

the bruise

"What happened to you?"

walked into a