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

Ayla couldn't say no to him when Toby insisted.She wasn't sure how long she could hide the truth from him.

But if she rejected him too many times, he would be suspicious.

After leaving the cafe, Toby drove her back to her school.

"Lala, can you have dinner with me tonight?"

Toby eagerly waited for her response.

He even was very reluctant to leave Ayla.

Ayla felt guilty again to lie to him.

But she had no other choice.

She gave him a half-smile and said, "Toby, I have work tonight.Let's do it sometime later."

Toby thought for a moment and then said, "Okay! This is my card.It has my new phone number.Call me if you have time."

"Okay." Ayla nodded with a smile and took the card from him.

The card had his title printed on it.

"Executive Director and Deputy CEO of Smith Group".

After exchanging goodbyes to each other, Toby left and Ayla went back to attend her classes.

When she returned to the villa after school, Brian hadn't come back.

She was temporarily relieved for his absence.

So, Ayla helped Maria prepare the dinner and waited for Brian to come back.

She knew today she'd have to give him an explanation for her seemingly rendezvous with Toby.

"Mrs.Clark, you can have your dinner.Mr.Clark hasn't called yet.He might not return tonight."

Maria was worried about Ayla's health.

It was almost midnight now, and still she didn't eat or drink anything.

She had been waiting for Mr.Clark since she returned from school.

Ayla smiled at Maria and said, "Don't worry.I'm fine.He'll be back soon."

was well aware of the possibility that once he returned, things

have to face his

bumped into

to get it over

So she waited anxiously.

one o'clock in the

fear

of cold, bitter wind entered the villa

"Mr.Clark."

name and walked up

bowed politely wondering whether she had

Brian glared at her.

had the audacity to come and stand before him

had your dinner? I've cooked as

courage to say that

walked directly into

had already

noticed the dishes and

looked delicate and

being cold, they

he did not show

cheated on him

Did she think making a few delicious dishes would make him forget everything?

being

provided her a

her the permission

she cheated on

How can you think cooking food for me would make up for your deed? Did you

shouted aloud and with a wave of his

bowls broke into pieces and scattered

Ayla flinched in fright.

clean up, but she was pulled back and pressed on the

suddenness took her

"What...What are you doing?"

held

I doing? What exactly

Brian gritted his teeth.

she

might want to spend time with her, but he

was to humiliate

talking and laughing with other men, you wouldn't refuse your own