My Ex-husband Begs Me Back
Chapter 1070: Incitement

Chapter 1070: Incitement

Camille couldn't help but laugh. Her eyes held a cold, mockingindifference, and they were filled with a chilly sarcasm.

No one ever wished for their parents to become like this. Such atransformation could only occur when there was no other option,turning family into enemies.

Despite the poor treatment she received from the Armstrong family,Camille never thought of harming them. She didn't wish for theirdownfall. Otherwise, she wouldn't have come to their aid when theArmstrong family needed help. Even if it meant incurring a favor, shedid it because she wanted them to live well. That, for her, would beenough.

However, Page had a different mindset. She believed in using peoplewhen needed, blaming them when necessary. She would onlyacknowledge Camille's identity when there was a need, and in times ofno requirement, she could go a lifetime without contact or maintainingany emotional connection to Camille.

Camille's smile deepened, carrying a taunting and icy undertone as sheremarked, "You have no choice but to shift all responsibility and blameonto others when you've done something wrong. It allows you toabsolve yourself and escape blame. That's why you're like this now!"Camille couldn't comprehend Page's mindset. Why was she blamingGrace and placing the guilt on Sienna? Sienna had no connection withGrace. They had occasional meetings and contacts, but it was all kepthidden from Page and the Armstrong family. Blaming others in thiscasual way was probably Page's attempt to ease her conscience.They never wanted to admit that Grace left home because of theirpressure, their actions. It was their actions that led to her leaving.Camille was thankful that Grace had left Hance City. It was the onlyway to keep their reach short, and Grace wouldn't become a sacrificialpawn they could exploit.

Camille took a deep breath. She stopped looking at Page and insteadexamined Sienna's hand. After ensuring Sienna wasn't hurt, she feltrelieved.

Although Sienna had no blood ties, she was a friend. In someinstances, non-blood relationships were even better. What matteredmost was genuine care and shared values.

Talia, seeing the situation, had an unpleasant expression. She cast acold, indifferent gaze at Page, and her tone lacked warmth as she said,"Mrs. Armstrong, I respect you as Cami's mother. So, even thoughwe've had our disagreements, I can pretend that nothing happenedbecause I don't want to trouble Cami. I'm willing to compromise andstep back. But that doesn't mean the Simpson family is afraid of you,and it doesn't mean the Simpson family will let you have your way. Ihope you can set some boundaries. The Armstrong family has beencold toward Cami, yet you repeatedly try to exploit her under the guiseof family. Why?"

Talia rarely got angry, and she seldom used harsh words. Even whenthe maids did something wrong, she would politely remind them fornext time. Everyone knew she was gentle, not because she was easilyfooled, but because she had manners and culture. Her gentlenessdidn't mean she was easy to manipulate or talk down to.

Everyone had their limits, and sometimes people didn't voice them notbecause their boundaries were too broad, but because they caredabout someone who mattered to them. Their tolerance was only for thatperson's sake.

Page and Talia had known each other for many years. They hadinteracted even before Camille and Ayan got married. The oldSimpsons of both families had connections, allowing them to meetfrequently and understand each other's personalities.

So when Page heard her mother's words, she couldn't hold back amomentary embarrassment.

She had always been envious of Talia. Talia had a loving husband,accomplished children, and held a high position within her family. Onthe surface, Page looked glamorous, but in private, she had no say infront of Brody.

Hearing what Talia said, years of pent-up resentment and threats finallyburst out. She retorted, “Don't pretend here. If it weren't for her givingbirth to a son for the Simpson family and securing your family's future,would you treat her so well? What are you pretending for? Do you thinkI don't know what the Simpson family is like? Your union was based onthe desire for a reproduction tool. You make it seem like you're sodeeply loving her. But regarding whether I've taken advantage of her,that's our family’s business. Now, she has no connection with theSimpson family anymore, and Ayan divorced her long ago. If you trulycare about her, why don't you let your son remarry her?"

“In the end, it's all about using her. You use her to maintain the facadeof the Simpson family looking good!"

Page snorted, spoke a long string of words, and even gave Talia adisdainful look, as if to say, "Why pretend? You're all cunning foxes."However, before Talia could explain or say more, Camille spoke up.Camille calmly said, "Only those with wicked thoughts and a chaoticmind would think like that about others. You have no idea about thesituation between Ayan and me, so don't jump to conclusions so easily.Because in the end, you'd be the one who ends up with a slap in theface. How do you know it's Ayan who doesn't want to remarry? Whyhaven't you considered that maybe I don't want to remarry? In yourmind, you've always looked down on me. So you'd never think highly ofme, and you'd even think that if Ayan and I divorced, you'd let yourfavorite daughter, the one you're so proud of, marry him, right? ButGrace doesn't cooperate with you because she's clear-headed anddoesn't have your scheming nature."

"Camille, do you know what nonsense you're talking about?"

“Is it nonsense? You know very well."

"So you know where Grace is, right? Is her disappearance your fault?Did you persuade her? It must be you who persuaded her because weasked you to marry into the Wesley family, and you were unhappy withus. So you must have encouraged Grace to leave with you, right?Where have you hidden her? You tell me! Say it!!!"

Page's thought was something Camille could never understand. ButCamille was an expert at changing the subject, naturally shifting theblame or diverting the conversation away. She lightly pursed her lips,her expression cold and wordless.

At this moment, Fletcher and the old Simpson happened to return.They probably found out what was going on from servants as theyentered the house. Fletcher pushed the wheelchair, bringing the oldSimpson to the dining room. Despite the old Simpson's age, hispresence was still commanding.

The atmosphere in the dining room quieted down when the oldSimpson and Fletcher walked in.

Camille was also taken by surprise by Fletcher and the old Simpson'squick return. Even Talia didn't expect it. Upon seeing the old Simpson,she greeted them with warmth.

Naturally, the old Simpson still cherished Camille. He looked at her withtenderness and then shifted their sharp gaze towards Page. The oldSimpson's voice was calm but firm as they asked, "I thought after whathappened last night, you wouldn't show up in the Simpson family again.Yet, you've come of your own accord, and with such questioning. Doyou think we treat Cami poorly and that's why you've come to argue forher?"

Page hesitated, not entirely sure about the old Simpson's intentionbehind the question. Her expression stiffened, and she quickly forced afaint smile. "Mr. Simpson, I didn't mean it that way. It's just that I'm soconcerned about Grace's situation that my emotions got the best ofme."

"Didn't mean it? Didn't mean to stand up for Cami?" the old Simpsonpressed.

"Of course, I have no intention of standing up for Cami,” Page hurriedlydenied.