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.

had clearly misunderstood the

the innocent baby that Ayla was carrying was

Ayla must have suffered back then listening to the

a weak,

Clark family had enough servants to carry out menial tasks! Why on earth was she asked to

one who was subjected to humiliation! My husband made a beeline for another woman 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

took a breath after this tirade.She was fully aware that Ayla

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

had given herself to him so early in their relationship.Besides, there was one thing confusing

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

had been indecisive

up on Ayla because he saw how

was nothing without the Smith family.Molly gazed into Toby's

even think about her? Can you erase every memory of her? If you make every attempt to avoid her then there will be no more run-ins between Ayla

Molly concluded.

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

as a

recollected lying in pain in that diseased hospital bed.Molly was the only person

to be a

words brought a beam of sunlight to her

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

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

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

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

called her "Lala" when no one else was around.Ayla replied

wash out all disturbing thoughts from her

reconciled her thoughts, the less desperate she would be.Suddenly

face so badly? Oh no! Your lips

it's nothing," Ayla

bump." Ayla's lies literally ate her

than that, Lala.Tell me what happened.I can't bear to see you in such pain.Who did this to you? How

nestled Ayla on the

pack which she wrapped in a towel and dabbed on her face.Ayla

too happy when he finds out."

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

don't mention anything to him.He doesn't need to know.I'll ensure that I'm back in my room before

determined not to run into Brian that

mention to me? Why don't you want

their conversation in the

Mortified, Ayla stood up.

crushed to

you back so soon!"

much earlier than

the bruise

"What happened to you?"

walked into a wall