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

Ayla sat up and said, "I don't want to stay here."

She despised living there, more so after Anna called Brian.

Brian advanced towards her and angrily threw back the covers.

"Then don't sleep tonight!"

How could this woman be so ungrateful? She was clearly taking advantage of his kindness.

Brian had ruthlessly tortured her throughout the night.

She felt too weak to beg for mercy.On Chinese New Year's Day, Ayla only awoke at noon.She was in Brian's room.Her body wracked with pain, making any kind of movement difficult.

She promised herself that she would not act tough in front of him in future for her own safety.On the other hand, Brian seemed unperturbed.

Lounging in a black robe, he looked laid-back, yet elegant, as he savored a glass of red wine.

"Are you awake? Get up! Quit pretending to be asleep!"

Brian had noticed her eyelids flutter, but she quickly pretended to fall into a slumber again.

Ayla awoke, draped herself in the thin quilt then picked up the phone.

She requested Maria to bring her a fresh set of clothes.

The maid came up from the first floor, clothes in hand and greeted Ayla warmly, "Good morning, Mrs.Clark."

She took the clothes and disappeared into the bathroom.

After a while she stepped back into the room, beautifully adorned.

As Brian placed his glass down, he instructed her, "Go downstairs and prepare lunch if you are ready.We have to go out this afternoon."

She knew that she would be forced to accompany him, but she had no idea that he would take her to the entertainment club.

"Are you working on the first day of the Chinese New Year?"

She stood at the door, fearing to go beyond.The parking lot of the entertainment club was choked with various cars.

The club was pretty lively even for the daytime.

"No," he replied softly, as he walked in, holding her around the waist.

As they pushed the door and entered the luxurious private VIP room, Ayla was consumed by nausea.

She was allergic to the smell of alcohol and cigarettes and swooned into a bout of coughing.Anna was heartbroken to see Brian holding Ayla so lovingly.

Nevertheless, she approached him and with a smile, she said, "Welcome, Brian! Everyone is waiting for you!"

room was followed by a sudden hush, as everyone stood up and respectfully

"Please, continue to play."

looked at Ayla and asked

She shook her head.

"No."

games were

who spent

her

sat on the sofa and

wish to learn how to

had.She regarded gambling

tendencies?The Woodsen family was ruined

mahjong table and remarked, "Observe carefully.You will learn quickly.It will be useful to

to sit next to

this conundrum, her

to the amusement park or

was expected to remain in the little house behind the Woodsen family's villa, reading or cleaning.She

hand out

asked, "What's

a cup of

how easily she became absent-minded

"Okay."

reality, she

she could hand it to him, someone bumped into her and the tea spilled

asked, "Why are you so clumsy? Did

concern frightened

fine.The tea is not

pushed his hand

of people gathered

for him to behave like this?He looked at

hastened forward and said, "Miss Woodsen, come along with me.I'll get you a change of clothes.I have a wardrobe

looked at Brian, seeking

with her.A change of clothes

to another room on the same

room was breathtakingly beautiful and

an exquisite imported crystal chandelier that emitted a

not used to being suffocated by so many men drinking and smoking all around

continued with her

doesn't matter,"

she would

be with Brian then it doesn't matter where you end

towards the

bursting at the seams as a result of his generosity.There's more for you to choose from.Ayla glanced at the designer clothing that shimmered in the wardrobe.Was

rather wear my own