My Ex-husband Begs Me Back (Ayan and Camille) novel Chapter 1038

Chapter 1038: Moderation

His voice was like a gentle spring breeze, piercing straight to Camille's heart, making it hard for her to calm down.

In reality, she hadn't put too much thought into her actions; she just didn't want Ayan to be harmed unjustly. But now that Ayan had brought it up, she suddenly felt a bit embarrassed. She bit her lip, her voice low and husky as she said, "I thought you might think I was impulsive. If I hadn't acted impulsively, they wouldn't have found the Simpson family and disturbed Grandpa and my parents."

Camille bit her lip lightly, and her worries intensified little by little. She wondered if Talia and Fletcher would blame her.

She had spoken to Talia on the phone earlier that morning. Talia had trusted her so completely and had been her staunch supporter. Would Talia regret saying so much to her now?

Camille's jealousy had left her feeling insecure, and her worries were growing heavier by the moment.

Ayan seemed to have seen through her thoughts. He tightened his grip on her hand, and his voice was low and husky as he reassured her patiently, "Cami, don't think this way, and don't feel responsible for their actions. Every person has their independent thoughts. You can't change yourself, and you can't control others. Their actions are their own decisions; how can they be related to you?"

He gently and patiently comforted Camille's heart with his soft-spoken words. Each word conveyed that what Brody and Page did was their own affair and had nothing to do with her. Just as she had told Grace, how could she forget that when it came to herself?

Camille smiled shyly and looked into Ayan's eyes. She whispered, "I know. I know it's not my fault, but I can't help feeling guilty."

It was a perfectly normal way of thinking. After all, she carried the Armstrong surname, and it was inevitable that the actions of the Armstrong family would affect her. Even if she could ignore it or avoid it, any events involving the Armstrong family would still be tied to her. When it came to outsiders, she might not care, but when it came to her closest family, she would surely shoulder some of the blame.

Camille's confession led Ayan to say, "I understand your thoughts, but I want to tell you that you are you, and they are them. You are different from them, and they never asked for your opinion on their actions. So, neither I nor Grandpa, nor Mom and Dad will blame you or connect you to this incident in any way, okay?"

Camille nodded gently, and her expression softened considerably. Ayan's words were truly heartwarming.

They held hands all the way, and this supportive gesture filled Camille with energy, lifting the heaviness of her heart and worries.

In about half an hour, they arrived back at the Simpson's mansion.

After parking the car and getting out, Camille noticed that the Armstrong family's vehicle was also parked nearby. The house staff immediately approached when they saw the couple. Ayan, in an indifferent tone, asked, "What are they discussing?"

The staff looked at Camille and replied in a hushed tone, "Mr. Armstrong and Mrs. Armstrong came over to demand an explanation."

"Is Grandpa here?"

"Yes, they insisted on seeing the old Simpson, even though he was resting. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong wanted to stop them, but, despite the soundproofing in the room, the old Simpson could hear the commotion before falling asleep, so..."

Ayan narrowed his eyes slightly and, still holding Camille's hand, walked towards the house.

As soon as they entered, they heard Brody's questioning voice in the hall, "Mr. Simpson, we have always held you in high regard. You've been a good friend to my father for many years. Although the Armstrong family may not be as prosperous as the Simpson family, we've never used the Simpson family's name for personal gain. We didn't want to cause any discomfort to Camille and Ayan's relationship. Now that they are divorced, we don't owe anything to the Simpson family. We don't intend to demand anything from you. We just want to implore you. Since they no longer have any relationship, let Ayan let Camille go. Camille is divorced and has a child. We've finally found a good family for her, but Ayan has disrupted everything. Isn't this a bit too much?"

Brody's words came out in a long, questioning stream, every word dripping with inquiry. To the casual observer, it seemed like a loving father seeking an explanation for the sake of his beloved daughter.