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!"

into the vibrant and lively private room was followed by a sudden

"Please, continue to play."

Ayla and asked her,

She shook her head.

"No."

games were alien

who spent her

teach her to

and poured himself a glass of

to

had.She regarded gambling as one

of his gambling tendencies?The Woodsen family

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

Ayla to sit next

she stared at this conundrum,

the amusement park or ski resort for

house behind the Woodsen family's villa, reading or cleaning.She was not accustomed to

his hand out to

asked, "What's the

me a cup of

knew how easily she became absent-minded

"Okay."

she quickly brought him a cup of

she could hand it to him, someone bumped into

hand and asked, "Why are you so

sudden concern

fine.The tea is

pushed his

of people gathered around

looked at her and enquired, "Are you

me.I'll get you a change of clothes.I have a wardrobe of new

looked at Brian,

change of clothes is

traipsed off to another room on the

beautiful

crystal chandelier

and have a seat.I bet you are not used to

with her

doesn't matter," replied

she would never have

be with Brian then it doesn't

walked towards the

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 generosity.There's more for you to choose from.Ayla glanced at the designer clothing that shimmered in the wardrobe.Was

would rather wear my