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.

clearly misunderstood the relationship

the innocent baby that Ayla was carrying

then listening

looked like a

enough servants to carry out menial tasks! Why on earth was she asked to go out and purchase

nothing to you? Be honest with me.You owe me that much.If you no longer love me

after this tirade.She was fully aware that Ayla and

be naive to believe that they had not had sexual relations.She was aware that people wouldn't easily forget those who had sexual relations

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

I am truly sorry.Let's put this unpleasant episode behind us and move forward with renewed strength and trust.I am your husband

been indecisive

only decided to give up on Ayla because he saw how she

the Smith family.Molly gazed into Toby's

to even think about her? Can you erase every

Molly concluded.

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

arms as gently as a newborn,

hospital bed.Molly was the only person who had stood by him and helped him get back

was destined to be a major part

words brought a beam of

night in the hotel? We should

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

him with the hues of the powerful rainbow.Meanwhile, Ayla had returned

affectionately, "I'll take over now.You get some well-deserved

else was around.Ayla replied sweetly, "It's okay.I need to keep busy right

all disturbing thoughts from

the less desperate she would

name did you bruise your face so

it's nothing,"

got a nasty bump." Ayla's lies literally ate her up.She knew that

happened.I can't bear to see you in

nestled Ayla

then went to the fridge and returned with an ice pack which she wrapped in a towel and dabbed on her face.Ayla took the ice pack and reassured Maria, "I'm fine, really.I'll be as good as new in a

will not be too happy when he finds out."

rule.What could have possibly

know.I'll ensure that I'm back in my room

determined not to run into Brian

she not mention to me? Why don't you want me

had overheard their conversation in the

Mortified, Ayla stood up.

pack crushed

not expecting you back

returned much earlier

the bruise on

"What happened to you?"

a