My Ex-husband Begs Me Back
Chapter 1004: Lost And Found

Chapter 1004: Lost and Found

To make it all seem more convincing, Camille even glanced over atAyan as she spoke, as if Ayan might actually behave that way.

The old Simpson followed her gaze and cast a somewhat displeasedlook at Ayan, his murky eyes narrowing slightly. He spoke in a calmtone, "Alright, I'll give you face, Camille. Now that I'm back, I want tosee who still dares to bully you."

The old Simpson's expression and gaze seemed to convey a clearmessage to Ayan: Don't even think about mistreating Camille, andthere won't be any leniency.

Ayan looked somewhat helpless as he glanced at Fletcher and Taliabeside him, desperately searching for the right words to explainhimself.

By the time he regained his composure, everyone had already headedto the dining room. He immediately followed suit.

With everyone seated, Camille took care of the old Simpson, Talialooked after Timmy, and Fletcher engaged both Timmy and the oldSimpson in conversation. That left Ayan sitting alone at the table,ignored by everyone.

In order to show his support for Camille, the old Simpson finished anentire bowl of soup and even had two pieces of meat and somevegetables. He had been able to eat this much for a long time, and hishearty appetite brought joy to the others.

Fletcher couldn't help but glance at Camille and say, "It seems likeCami has a way with him. Even Grandpa listens to you. In the future,you'll have to take care of him for all of us.”

Camille smiled and nodded. "Of course, in the future, Grandpa will belike a child, just like Timmy. He'll have to behave, or else I'll have toresort to discipline!"

The old Simpson also smiled and said, "Alright, whatever you say goes.Now that I've finished the soup, let's see who dares to make fun ofyou."

This was directed at Ayan, and as the person in question, Ayan satquietly, his eyes filled with grievance as he looked at Camille, as if tosay, “You've really put myself in a tough spot now."

Camille covered her mouth and chuckled, and her eyes, filled withamusement, involuntarily glanced at Ayan.

The old Simpson gave a faint snort and had no intention of letting thistopic end. He continued, "Be good to Cami, don't be full of yourself, anddon't think that there's no one to support Cami when we're not athome."

"Grandpa, you've misunderstood me," Ayan said with a hint ofgrievance.

But the old Simpson wouldn't be easily convinced. He gave Ayan asidelong glance and said in a low voice, "Misunderstood? Do you thinkI'm clueless? Let me warn you, if you mistreat Cami, I won't spare you,and neither will the entire Simpson family.”

The stern warning from the old Simpson left Ayan feeling helpless.

He could only turn his gaze towards Camille and said, "Aren't you goingto explain to Grandpa? He's put me on his blacklist for good."

Fletcher and Talia couldn't help but laugh, but they knew better than tomeddle in the affairs of the young couple. After all, the old Simpson hadspoken, and they genuinely wanted to see how Ayan would handle thesituation, especially when he couldn't do anything to the old Simpson. Itwas quite amusing.

Camille lightly pressed her lips together, her eyes filled with amusementas she looked at the old Simpson, who continued to show no favor toAyan. She spoke softly, "Grandpa, let's let it go this time. Give him achance to mend his ways. After all, we should be giving chances for afresh start, right?"

The old Simpson was pleased with Camille's soothing words, and hefound them useful. Naturally, he nodded in agreement and looked atAyan, saying, "This time, I'll spare you because Cami spoke up for you.But this is a one-time thing. I hope you'll behave."

"Of course, Grandpa, you can count on me. I won't let you down. Thankyou for giving me a chance."

“No need to thank me; it's Cami's generosity. You should thank Cami.""Thank you, Cami.” Ayan obediently turned to Camille. However, therewas a hint of a meaningful smile in his deep eyes.

Camille, feeling a bit unsettled, could only respond, "You're welcome."The meal was very enjoyable. Everyone chatted happily, and afterspending several hours on the road and having such a longconversation, the old Simpson had exhausted his energy. Fletcherhelped the old Simpson and, with Kit's assistance, they all prepared torest.

Before the old Simpson retired to his room, he said to Camille,"Whenever you have time, come over and keep me company. Ofcourse, only if it doesn't interfere with your work. Now that we're allback, you can leave Timmy at the Simpson's mansion. You and Ayancan focus on your work."

The old Simpson hoped that Camille and Ayan could have some qualitytime together. With Timmy around, they couldn't fully enjoy themselveseven when they went out. Leaving Timmy at the Simpson's mansionwould allow him to have fun since there was plenty of space andpeople to keep him entertained.

Camille nodded. "Sure, Grandpa, don't worry. I can come every day aslong as you don't replace me annoying."

"That's what you said, so you better keep your word."

"Alright."

The old Simpson went to his room, and Timmy, having finished hismeal, went outside to the garden with his nanny to take a walk. In thedining room, only Talia, Camille, and Ayan remained at the table.Ayan, with a warm expression, looked at Talia and asked, "Do you planto send Grandpa to the hospital as soon as possible, or will you wait afew days?"

Talia replied, "Your dad and I discussed it on our way back. We'll wait afew days, and he'll have to agree before we proceed."

"Grandpa is quite stubborn, and you all know that. If you want him toagree, it might be difficult,” Ayan replied calmly.

Camille spoke up, "Should I talk to Grandpa about it?"

Talia didn't respond immediately and instead looked at Ayan, asking,"What do you think, Ayan?"

“It's not appropriate,” Ayan declined.

Camille was puzzled. "Why not?"

Ayan explained, "Grandpa genuinely cares about you and is willing tolisten to you. He thinks that as long as you're happy, he can makeconcessions. But if you try to persuade him to go to the hospital, hewon't be pleased, and he'll feel that we're deliberately using you toconvince him. Even if he agrees, he'll still be annoyed."

Admitting the old Simpson to the hospital had to be a decision he madewillingly, given that it wasn't a short-term commitment. If his moodwasn't good, it could affect his condition and treatment.

Ayan's response left Camille and Talia in silence, as they found hisreasoning quite accurate.

Camille looked at Ayan and asked, "So what should we do?"

“I'll talk to Grandpa about it, maybe tomorrow. For today, he's alreadyhere, so let him rest,” Ayan replied calmly.

Talia agreed, "Let's go with Ayan's suggestion. Grandpa seems muchhappier now that he's back, and it's all thanks to Cami."

Talia smiled at Camille, her eyes filled with gratitude.

Camille reached out and held Talia's arm, whispering, "Mom, pleasedon't be so polite with me. We're family, right?"

"We definitely are.”

"Since we're family, let's not use formal language, okay?"

"Alright."

The two shared a smile and unintentionally ignored Ayan, who wassitting nearby.

Later, when Fletcher came out of the old Simpson's room and chattedwith Ayan for a while, Camille and Ayan finally left the Simpson'smansion.

As for Timmy, he refused to leave and stayed at the Simpson'smansion.

The two drove back to Franklin Bay, and it was already past 9 PM.When they returned home, Camille lay on the couch for a while,checking her phone. She noticed nearly ten blocked calls, all fromBrody, Page, and some unknown numbers. Camille suddenlyremembered Grace's situation and immediately said to Ayan, "Ireceived a call from the Armstrong family today, asking about Grace.They want to know if she ran away from home."

Camille's initial thought was that Grace had run away because thatwould explain why the Armstrong family couldn't replace her.

Ayan said, "I don't know. You should ask Horace about it."

"I already did, but he's busy and hasn't replied yet. Would you mindchecking for me?"

"Check on Grace?"

"Yes."

"She's not a child anymore. She won't get lost,” Ayan replied with afaint smile.