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

to believe that the innocent baby

back then listening to

looked like a

out menial tasks! Why on earth

in public! Am I nothing to you? Be honest with me.You owe me that much.If you no longer love me then admit it.You didn't have to feel

was fully aware that Ayla and Toby

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

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

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

had been indecisive in

only decided to give up on Ayla because

the 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 of her?

Molly concluded.

love, but at the end of the day, was he really worth it? Toby slowly inhaled a deep breath of fresh

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

only person

destined to be a

beam

the night in the hotel? We should not head home.You know how inquisitive

been a caring, protective, somewhat possessive lover, but it had all been in the name of love.She would always

the hues of the powerful rainbow.Meanwhile, Ayla had returned to

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

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

all disturbing

her thoughts, the less desperate she would be.Suddenly Maria pulled Ayla

your face so badly? Oh no!

nothing," Ayla

nasty bump."

than that, Lala.Tell me what happened.I can't bear to see you in such

Ayla on the

which she wrapped in a towel and dabbed on her

be too happy when he

too kind hearted.She distances herself from conflicts as a rule.What could have possibly transpired at the mall that

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

was determined not to run into Brian that

me? Why don't you

overheard their conversation

Mortified, Ayla stood up.

crushed

we were not expecting you back so soon!"

much earlier

the bruise on her

"What happened to you?"

walked into a wall