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!"

by a sudden hush, as everyone

"Please, continue to play."

looked at Ayla and asked her, "Can you

She shook her head.

"No."

games were alien

was a virtuous girl who spent her time studying and

her

sat on the sofa and poured

wish to learn how to play

to gambling like he had.She regarded gambling as one of the worst vices known to

gambling tendencies?The

automatic mahjong table and remarked, "Observe carefully.You will

Ayla to sit next to

this conundrum, her mind

amusement park or

little house behind the Woodsen family's

his hand out

asked, "What's

me a cup

easily she became absent-minded when she was

"Okay."

to reality, she quickly brought

bumped into her and the tea spilled

"Why are you so clumsy? Did you

sudden concern frightened

fine.The tea

pushed his hand

crowd of people gathered around

like this?He looked at her and

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

at Brian, seeking

her.A change of clothes

traipsed off to another room on the

room was breathtakingly beautiful and

imported crystal chandelier that emitted a strange

seat.I bet you are not used to being suffocated by

with her

doesn't

a choice, she

to be with Brian then

towards

clothes do you prefer? Feel free to select whatever you wish to wear.Brian has spoiled me rotten by buying me such a huge selection of clothing.My wardrobe is bursting at the seams as a result of his

rather wear my own