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."

well aware of the possibility that once he returned, things might go

she'd have to face his

couldn't believe that she bumped into him while

to get it over

So she waited anxiously.

one o'clock in the

was already trembling with fear with the thought

in, a rush of cold, bitter

"Mr.Clark."

his name and walked up

politely wondering whether she had any chance

Brian glared at her.

audacity to come and stand

have you had your dinner? I've cooked as per

lot of courage to

said nothing and walked directly into the dining

table had

noticed the dishes and the

looked delicate and

cold, they

he did not show any

had cheated on

would make him forget everything? But how wrong she was! Arlene shouldn't have underestimated him and thought

being

her

her the permission

she cheated on

me would make up for your deed? Did

shouted aloud and with a wave of his

porcelain dishes and bowls broke

Ayla flinched in fright.

and clean up, but she was pulled

took her

"What...What are you doing?"

being held

doing? What exactly do you think I

Brian gritted his teeth.

indeed a temptress, and she thought she could tempt him as

men might want to spend time with her, but

to humiliate her

love talking and laughing with other men, you wouldn't