My Ex-husband Begs Me Back
Chapter 1006: Shifting Blame

Chapter 1006: Shifting Blame

“I'm sorry, I'm not too sure. Maybe you can try calling her?" Horacereplied distantly, shaking his head with a cold and indifferentexpression. There was no warmth in his eyes, and his brows furrowed.Page couldn't fully trust Horace's words but decided to inquire further."Mr. Burris, if you don't know where she moved, how did you know shedoesn't live here anymore?"

Horace squinted slightly, maintaining his cold demeanor. "Mrs.Armstrong, your question is making it difficult for me to respond. I havesome business dealings with Mr. Simpson, and he mentioned it once.But please don't let Mr. Simpson hear about this conversation; it mightlead to misunderstandings.”

Horace's response remained conspicuously cold and distant, in linewith his established character. Page, considering his role as a part ofArmstrong Corp, found it hard to believe that he had ulterior motives.After all, his current position as the general manager of Armstrong Corpowed much to the Armstrong family's support.

As Page contemplated this, she gradually placed more trust in Horace'swords. Her gaze towards him carried a sense of relief.

She didn't offer any explanation for her previous inquiries. Instead, shesmiled politely and said, "Camille probably mentioned it to me before,but I might have forgotten. I apologize for bothering you, Mr. Burris. It'sgetting late, and I won't disturb you any longer."

Horace replied with a brief, "Mrs. Armstrong, Goodbye," but his toneremained distant.

As Page walked away, her eyes landed on the fruits Horace hadpurchased. She couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Burris, did you buy all thesefruits for yourself? Are you seeing someone now? I haven't heard youmention anyone. How about inviting her for dinner sometime? Sincewe're friends, and you're the General Manager of Armstrong Corp, weshould take care of each other, right?"

Horace's response was concise, "There will be a chance to meet eachother.”

Page relented and was about to leave, but at that moment, Horace'sphone rang. He glanced at the caller ID, and his eyes flickered for amoment. He disconnected the call and then turned to Page, saying, "I'llgo in now."

Page nodded and watched as Horace entered Maple Leaves Mansion'sgate. She couldn't help but wonder about the guarded look in Horace'seyes. Had she misinterpreted it?

Page shook her head, deciding not to dwell on it further. She needed toget home and inform Brody about Camille's move.

As Page left, Horace had already taken the elevator up to the floorwhere Grace lived.

Their apartments were close to each other, one above the other.Horace knocked on Grace's door, and she quickly answered. "I calledyou; why didn't you answer?"

Horace entered the apartment and changed his shoes before taking herhand and leading her toward the living room. He spoke calmly, “I justmet your mother.”

Grace froze, her entire body stiffening. Her reaction was tense as sheasked, "You saw my mom?"

"Yes," Horace replied.

"Does she know I live here?" Grace's face displayed panic. She lookedat Horace, fear in her eyes, and asked, "What should we do now?"Grace was very anxious and worried. Her face showed a growingsense of panic, and she looked at Horace with a troubled expression.Horace quickly set down the fruits he was carrying and gentlyembraced her, his voice low and soothing. "Don't worry. She doesn'tknow you're here. She came looking for Camille, thinking Camille stilllived here. She probably assumed you were staying at Camille's place.”Grace's expression gradually eased, and she asked, "Do you think shemight cause trouble for Camille?"

Horace replied, "No, she won't. Ayan wouldn't let her harm Camille."“I'm just worried. Can I call Camille to make sure everything's okay?""Of course." Horace handed his phone to Grace and added, "Don'toverthink it. Since you've moved here, just focus on settling in. Ifanything comes up, I'll handle it. For now, it's best if you don't go out,okay?"

Grace nodded and said, "I understand.”

She took Horace's phone and dialed Camille's number. The call wasanswered promptly.

"Mr. Burris?" came Camille's voice from the other end.

“It's me, Cami,” Grace quickly responded. "Cami, did Mom comelooking for you? I'm really sorry; I just heard from Horace that she cameto Maple Leaves Mansion to replace you. If she goes to Franklin Bay tolook for you, you don't need to worry about it. She's probably trying toreplace out where I am."

Grace was straightforward in explaining her purpose for calling andexpressed her apologies and embarrassment.

Camille didn't seem to mind at all. She didn't pay much attention towhat Brody and Page had said. Camille replied, “It's okay, don't worry.Just stay safe at Horace's place. If they figure things out, great. If not,it's their problem. As for me, no matter what they do, I won't beaffected.”

"Okay, that's a relief. I'm really sorry for causing you any trouble,”Grace apologized again. She really didn't want to trouble Camillefurther and didn't want her to be upset about this situation, which couldaffect their recently improved relationship.

Camille laughed at Grace's repeated apologies and said, "Enough withthe apologies. If you genuinely feel sorry, treat Horace and me to dinnerafter this is all settled. After all, I'm your sister, right? Shouldn't you andmy future brother-in-law spare no expense to invite me for dinner?"Camille's words lightened the mood, and Grace agreed, "Of course, it'sa deal. Whatever you want to eat, just let me know."

"Great, I'll let you know later. Now, take care of yourself. You havesomeone tall to rely on, and they care about you. Nothing will happen,”Camille reassured her.

Grace said, "Cami, about the Wesley family..."

Camille interrupted, "The Wesley family issue has nothing to do withyou. It's all due to Mom and Dad. You don't need to defend them orapologize on their behalf. If you don't want me to be upset with youover this, then don't speak up for them, okay?"

Camille interrupted Grace, not wanting to hear her mention the matterany further. She also didn't want Grace to explain or apologize onbehalf of Brody and Page. What had happened had happened, andCamille had witnessed it firsthand. It was a fact that couldn't bechanged by anyone.

Camille abruptly ended the call, citing that it was getting late. She didn'twant the conversation to escalate further. She was already unhappywith what Brody and Page had done, and she didn't want to hearanyone defend them.

After hanging up, Camille took a deep breath and looked at Ayan, whowas reading nearby. "Did I come off as too harsh?"

“It's fine. You were just expressing your thoughts and the truth. It'sbetter than letting Grace continue defending them. If you acknowledgeher as your sister, then protect this relationship. Regarding what othersay and do, both of you don't need to get involved, or this relationshipwon't last,” Ayan said, gently pinching her cheek and offering thoughtfulanalysis.

Camille had the same thought, which was why she didn't allow Graceto speak on behalf of Brody and Page. She knew that this was the onlyway to maintain their current relationship.

But would Grace blame her?

Grace stared at her hung-up phone, feeling uncertain. She looked atHorace and asked, "Cami is upset. What should I do?"

Horace asked Grace seriously, "Do you think she's more important, orare your parents more important?"