My Ex-husband Begs Me Back
Chapter 993: Merit

Chapter 993: Merit

Camille didn't want to explain. She didn't want to say a word right now,especially not about Ayan. She had an overwhelming urge to strangleAyan in her heart.

After finishing her chat with Sienna, Camille tossed and turned in bedbut couldn't fall asleep. It was always like this-once she was awakened,sleep eluded her.

After lying in bed for a while, her stomach growled, signaling herhunger. She reluctantly got up to replace something to eat.

Camille had her meal and then spent some time playing with Timmy.Talia called at this moment.

Talia said, "Cami, we're coming back tomorrow afternoon.”

"Alright, I'll have someone tidy up Simpson's Mansion, and should Ayanand I come to pick you up?"

“No need, we're driving back, and your Dad has arranged for a driver topick us up. Let's have dinner at Simpson's Mansion tomorrow night!""Sounds good. See you tomorrow.”

Camille was happy that Talia was coming back, but she also worriedabout Old Simpson's health. If Old Simpson were in good condition,they wouldn't return so soon.

Camille sighed silently, her concern evident on her face.

In the evening, when Ayan returned, Camille brought up the matter withhim during dinner.

Ayan nodded, clearly aware of the situation. He said, "Once Grandpareturns, I'll discuss with Dad about having him hospitalized. Althoughhis health seems okay, any unexpected incident could be catastrophic.”Camille's expression grew even more serious upon hearing this. Sheasked, "Is it really that serious?"

Ayan's face also wore a heavy expression. "Yes, it is."

Camille had lost her appetite, and even Ayan's revenge from theprevious night had slipped her mind.

Camille had deep feelings for Old Simpson because he had treated herso well. He was the first person in the Simpson family who had beengenuinely friendly to her without any ulterior motives. Apart from hergrandparents, no one in the Armstrong family could compare to him.Even if something happened to her, the Armstrong family wouldn't takethe initiative to contact her.

So, in comparison, Camille found it ironic.

Camille wasn't in a good mood, and her worry was evident in her eyes.Ayan reassured her, "Don't worry, I'll do everything in my power toensure Grandpa is okay. I've also contacted experts from abroad, andthey'll be coming to Hance soon. We'll discuss the situation with Dr.Ellis."

The old Simpson's health issues were related to cardiovascularproblems, exacerbated by high blood pressure. The congestion fromthe incident with Cora had not completely subsided, and although itseemed fine now, any accidental fall could have unimaginableconsequences.

That's why Ayan and Fletcher were so concerned.

Even though they were almost constantly by his side, there were stillmoments of neglect. Therefore, the best course of action was to seekmedical treatment.

Camille sighed deeply, her expression heavy. She said, "I hopeGrandpa will be alright.”

Ayan nodded firmly. "He will be."

Ayan still had work to do, so after chatting with Camille for a while, hewent to his study. Camille was left sitting alone on the living roomcouch, with Timmy playing at Sienna’s house next door. She sat therequietly, lost in thought.

The atmosphere was unusually quiet, but suddenly, her phone rang,filling the room with the sound of the ringtone.

Camille reached for her phone, glanced at the caller ID, furrowed herbrows slightly, and then answered the call.

"Hello?"

"It's me."

"What's up?" Her tone was icy.

"Come to the Armstrong family now," Page said. Her voice was coldand devoid of warmth, but her words were commanding. Shecontinued, "Come right away."

Camille furrowed her brows, a bit puzzled. "What's the matter? It's late,and I don't really want to come.”

She couldn't help but replace it a bit amusing. She had just been talking toAyan about the old Simpson, and now the Armstrong family called her.It seemed like she couldn't escape them.

Page's response was unyielding. "Camille, you're coming now. Don'tforget, you are one of the Armstrongs. With everything happening at theSimpson Group recently, do you really think Ayan will protect youforever? If something were to happen to the Simpson Group, do youthink Ayan would still care about you?"

Page started her usual lecture, and Camille was growing tired of it. Butin Page's eyes, Camille should always be thinking about the Armstrongfamily. Whenever the Armstrong family called, she should dropeverything and follow their orders. After all, she was a part of theArmstrong family. They had done so much for Camille. Without them,she wouldn't have been able to enter the Simpson family and marryAyan. That's how Page saw it.

Page's attitude towards Camille grew even harsher when she thoughtof these things. She said, "Now, come back to the Armstrong familyimmediately, Camille. I'm not discussing this with you. Since you are apart of the Armstrong family, everything you do should be in the bestinterest of the Armstrong family. Don't make all of us wait for you."After saying that, Page hung up the phone.

Camille looked at the disconnected phone, her brow furrowed tightly,and her expression weighed down with mixed emotions.

She didn't want to go back. So, she decided to call Grace, but her callwent unanswered.

She furrowed her brow, unable to guess what might be happening.Camille couldn't quite figure it out. She sat on the couch without makinga move, naturally reluctant to return to the Armstrong family. Every timeshe went there, it was never a pleasant experience, and it alwaysended in discomfort. So, she found it quite boring and unappealing.Camille couldn't figure it out and sat in silence for a while. But she knewthat she had to deal with the situation. She didn't want to create anyproblems for the Simpson family and didn't want the her parents todisturb anyone in the Simpson family, especially with the old Simpsonand the others returning tomorrow.

Camille took a deep breath, then headed upstairs with her phone inhand. She went to the door of Ayan's study, knocked, and entered.Ayan looked up from his work, and when he saw Camille's hesitantexpression, he asked, "What's wrong?"

His voice was gentle, and his deep gaze held a hint of warmth. Hefocused intently on her, waiting for her to speak.

Camille felt her heart open up completely, and she said in a low voice,"Can you accompany me somewhere?"

Ayan was slightly surprised but asked, "Now? Where do you want togo?"

Ayan got up from his desk and walked over to Camille, taking her handin his. His response was gentle, without any pressure.

Camille bit her lip slightly and replied, "To my parents’ home. I receiveda call asking me to go there, and I don't know what's happened, but Ifeel like I should go."

In reality, there was no particular reason she had to go, but she didn'twant Ayan to worry, and she didn't want to involve him in the mattersbetween her and the Armstrong family.

Ayan didn't hesitate at all and nodded, saying, "Let's go."

He was already holding Camille's hand, and she asked one more time,"Will it disturb your work?"

Ayan chuckled softly, "No, but I'm glad you came to me on your owninstead of just going there without telling me."

With Ayan by her side, the Armstrong family was less likely to treat herpoorly. Ayan knew very well how the Armstrong family treated Camille,so he didn't want her to have too much contact with them.

The two of them quickly left and arrived at the Armstrong family.

They parked the car outside, and Ayan asked, "Do you want to go in byyourself, or should I accompany you?"