My Ex-husband Begs Me Back
Chapter 991: A Pause

Chapter 991: A Pause

Camille looked at Sienna, who couldn't keep her mouth shut. Shereached out and closed Sienna’'s mouth, then said, "I don't know yet.We just divorced this morning, and I came to the office right after. Wehaven't had a chance to talk properly.”

Sienna asked softly, "So have you forgiven him?"

Camille responded in a casual tone, "Guess."

Sienna found her answer maddening. She grabbed Camille's arm andmuttered, "Oh, Cami, just tell me, can't you? Can't you make anexception for me just this once?"

Camille had no intention of giving a lengthy response. She looked atSienna with her usual cold expression and said, "Why are you so nosy?How about this, tonight, I'll ask Ayan to host a live session, and you canask him anything you want. Will that satisfy you?"

“Isn't that too embarrassing?"

"Are you capable of feeling embarrassed?"

"Well, yes, I can be quite thin-skinned."

Camille couldn't help but let out a chuckle at Sienna's self-assessment.She said, "Indeed, your skin is as thin as a piece of paper. Tsk!""Meanie!" Sienna pouted. "I'm only like this with you, you know?"Camille responded with a wry smile, realizing that she had no choicebut to indulge Sienna. After all, Sienna was her chosen friend.

Seeing Camille fall silent, Sienna asked again, "Why do you think Mr.Simpson compromised like this? He must really love you, or else whywould he compromise?" Sienna said, speaking her mind.

Camille paid her no attention and began to tidy up her things inpreparation to leave.

After Sienna finished speaking, Camille suddenly rememberedsomething and said calmly, "Others in the Simpson family don't knowabout this yet, so please don't tell your mother-in-law. If you want to tellyour husband, please ask him to keep it a secret.”

Sienna quickly nodded and said, "I understand, don't worry."

"Good."

Camille nodded as well, and then the two of them left the companytogether. They each got into their respective cars and drove away.Camille drove directly to Simpson's Mansion. She had called the nannyin advance, so everything was prepared. There wasn't much to packsince they had everything they needed in both places, including clothesand daily necessities.

Camille picked up Timmy and was about to head back to Franklin Baywhen Ayan called.

Camille glanced at her phone's caller ID, hesitated briefly, and thenanswered, "Hello?"

Ayan asked, "Are you done with work? Shall I come pick you up?"

“No need, I've already arrived at Simpson's Mansion," she repliedcasually.

Ayan inquired, "Simpson's Mansion? Cami, are you intentionallyavoiding me?"

“You're overthinking it. I'm just picking up Timmy to bring him back toFranklin Bay," Camille explained in a soft tone.

Ayan chuckled softly, his voice slightly husky, and said, “In that case, I'llget back. How about we have dinner together?"

Did he need her permission for a simple dinner?

Camille grumbled internally but replied calmly, “Up to you."

“Is that a yes or a no?" He insisted on getting a clear answer.

She pursed her lips, took a silent deep breath, and with the nanny andTimmy still in the car, she didn't want to delay too long. She replied,"Sure."

Ayan was satisfied with her response. If she hadn't given an answer tohis liking, he would have continued pressing her.

After ending the call with Ayan, Camille put down her phone and startedher car.

Returning from Simpson's Mansion to the Maple Leaves Mansionwasn't far. Ayan seemed to have timed it perfectly, as he arrived shortlyafter Camille.

Camille parked her car, and Ayan had already exited his vehicle. Hewent straight to Camille's car and opened the back door, lifting Timmyout of his child safety seat.

Ayan was quite paternal, cradling Timmy in his arms. He asked in agentle voice, "Does Timmy miss Daddy?"

Timmy clung to Ayan's neck and nodded obediently, his voice still verychildlike. He replied, "Yes."

"You're such a good boy," Ayan said, raising a hand to gently pinchTimmy's cheek. His dark eyes then fell on Camille as she got out of thecar. In a low voice, he asked, "How did the recruitment go today?"Camille, holding her bag, casually mentioned her inner doubts to Ayan.Ayan listened without any noticeable change in his expression.However, Camille's cautious tone made him take the matter seriously.He followed up with a question, "You're not sure if there's a problem,but you can't help but feel that it's too deliberate and coincidental,right?"

Camille nodded. Ayan understood her concerns. He said, "I'll have Kianlook into it. That should put your mind at ease, OK?"

Camille agreed with a nod.

“Let's go, and have dinner first,” Ayan had already called the maid inthe afternoon. Knowing that Camille preferred to have dinner at home.So, he had the housekeeper prepare Camille's favorite dishes inadvance.

The three of them hadn't sat down at the same table for a few days,and the atmosphere during this meal was very pleasant. Timmy waswell-behaved, like a little bundle of joy, keeping Camille and Ayansmiling throughout the meal.

After dinner, with some time still remaining, Ayan suggested, "Howabout taking a walk?" The houses in Franklin Bay was mostlystandalone, and their living arrangements were adjacent to Sienna andRex's. There were plenty of open spaces for both families to walk andplay. The greenery and facilities were excellent.

Camille hesitated. She didn't really want to go out because she felt a bitlazy. Lately, she had been feeling somewhat tired.

Ayan could tell she was unsure and thought she might not want to goout with him, so he encouraged her by saying, "Shall we invite Mommyto join us for a walk?"

Timmy nodded, "Yes, Mommy, let's go for a walk."

Camille couldn't refuse now, so she took Timmy's hand and they set outtogether.

As they left, they unexpectedly ran into Sienna and Rex, who had comeover to play with Timmy. It turned into a group outing, and the five ofthem walked together.

Camille and Sienna led Timmy at the front, while Ayan and Rexfollowed behind. Rex took the opportunity to ask, "Ayan, did you andCami just complete the divorce proceedings today? Weren't youalready divorced before? What's going on, or is Sienna joking withme?"

Rex was the type of person who would discuss anything openly withclose friends, so he was generally not one to hold back.

Seeing the people involved, he couldn't wait to ask. He didn't considerhow fragile or uncomfortable Ayan might feel as a recently divorcedman.

Ayan gave him a cold, piercing look, and Rex, caught off guard by thatgaze, faltered. His face froze, and he stammered, "What's wrong?"Ayan remained silent, clearly showing his reluctance to continuewalking with Rex. He just wanted to put some distance between themas soon as possible.

Ayan didn't speak, and Rex's curiosity grew stronger. His tone becamemore insistent, "Ayan, is there something you can't talk about? Don'tworry, I won't tell anyone. I heard Sienna mention it during dinner, andI've been wanting to ask you what the reason was. Is there anything Ican do to help?"

Ayan stopped in his tracks, his expression turning unpleasant. Hespoke in a cold and toneless voice, "If you really want to help me,there's one thing you can do.”

"What is it?"

"Disappear from my sight immediately. Don't linger for even a second,understood?"

Having said those words, Ayan continued walking ahead.