My Ex-husband Begs Me Back
Chapter 1544: Ugly

Chapter 1544: Ugly

Now it was Ayan's turn to smile.

Ayan furrowed his brows slightly, the corners of his thin lips curved in a faint smile, as if saying to Camille, "See? See? You were just overthinking, right?"

He didn't say it directly, just looked at Camille. In the end, Camille couldn't hold it anymore and raised her hand to cover his eyes. Camille said, "Stop staring at me like that. I feel embarrassed." Ayan didn't stop her and let her cover his eyes.

Ayan said, "I've already told you not to overthink. You're already overthinking before anything has even started. So, tell me, how should I enlighten you?"

Camille pursed her lips, let go of her hand, and said, "I was joking with you."

Ayan smiled and didn't say anything else, just kept staring at Camille without blinking.

Every time he stared at her like that, Camille would feel particularly nervous, even though they were already an old married couple. But she couldn't resist Ayan's charm.

Camille didn't want him to keep staring at her, so she had to bring up a topic herself.

Camille said, "I want to tell you something."

"Hmm?"

"I went to the hospital this morning to see my grandfather."

Camille brought it up on her own, and Ayan's suspicions faded away.

He thought she might be hiding something from him, but now that she mentioned it voluntarily, there shouldn't be any issues. Camille knew her well. If she had something on her mind, she would feel down and start overthinking.

But Ayan overlooked the fact that Camille would only act like this when it directly concerned her and Dao. Even if it had something to do with Ayan but she didn't know the specifics, she could remain composed Ayan quickly snapped out of it and asked in a gentle voice, "Why did you suddenly want to go to the hospital to accompany your grandfather?"

"Just bored. I didn't feel like going to the company today, and there wasn't much to do either. The projects at the company are being taken care of by others now, so I have more free time." She also wanted to spend some of this free time with the old Simpson because unlike them, the old man considered every day he lived as a gain. Especially with the old Simpson's poor health and reaching this age, they wanted him to be happy every single day.

Camille took the opportunity to tell Ayan about the conversation between the old Simpson and Dr. Ellis. She said to Ayan, "I had already opened the door at that time, so I heard it clearly. But I didn't let Grandfather know. Dr. Ellis probably guessed it too. What do you plan to do?"

The old Simpson started doubting his own health condition, which was quite normal and a typical reaction. After staying in the hospital for such a long time without having the surgery done, it was hard for the old Simpson not to think too much.

After listening to Camille, Ayan's expression became serious.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, a sense of powerlessness enveloped him, and his mood became quite low. He gently embraced Camille, resting his chin on her shoulder, and his voice became extremely deep, "Grandfather's condition is quite bad. It started deteriorating when he went on vacation with Mom and Dad to the suburbs. That's why they cut short their vacation and came back to Hance City. His condition, whether it's related to diet, daily routines, or medication timings, must be strictly followed and can only be ensured at the hospital. Even though we have a family doctor at home, we can't guarantee that Grandfather will cooperate."

The old Simpson's body was never suitable for surgery due to the high risks involved. The only option was to maintain conservative treatment, which was the best way to ensure that the old Simpson's condition didn't worsen significantly.

After taking a deep breath, Camille raised her hand and embraced Ayan. She said, "Grandfather has a good destiny. He will definitely live a long and healthy life, reaching the age of a hundred."

Ayan also held Camille tightly and said, "I have prepared myself mentally for this a long time ago because it's something I must face. When you grow older, you will leave. It's something everyone will eventually face. I just hope it can be slower, even slower."

He was raised and educated by his grandfather because Fletcher and Talia were quite busy when he was young. So the old Simpson often took care of him. He started getting involved in Simpson Group's affairs at a very young age. It was because of the old Simpson that he had a special and unique bond with him, not just as a grandfather but also as a mentor and friend.

Ayan said, "I will contact Dr. Ellis about grandfather's situation. We don't need to let my parents know for now. They would get nervous and unable to relax in front of grandfather, especially my mother. The support she received from grandfather is what has kept her going with my father from the beginning till now. So, her emotional connection with grandfather is no less than ours."

Although Talia was just a daughter-in-law, she had great respect and filial piety towards the old Simpson because her own father had passed away when she was very young. Camille nodded, fully understanding such emotions and feelings, as she felt the same way about the old Simpson.

Therefore, when she heard the conversation between the old Simpson and Dr. Ellis, her emotions became extremely complex and uneasy. She felt powerless and wished she had the ability and skills to help the old Simpson's condition.

But they weren't gods, nor were they all-powerful, so they were helpless in the face of their loved one's illness.

Both of them were feeling down tonight, so they had no appetite during dinner.

After dinner, Ayan went to the study to talk to Dr. Ellis about the old Simpson's condition, while Camille sat alone in the living room downstairs, lost in thought. She had taken a two-hour nap in the afternoon, so she would probably have trouble sleeping tonight.

Camille sat on the sofa, playing with her phone absentmindedly, and her thoughts subconsciously drifted to Preston.

She wondered if he would continue sending messages.

Because that's how people are. In a state of boredom, they start having random thoughts. So when Preston's message came again, Camille despised her own curious and foolish heart. Reality always worked that way. Whatever you think about, it happens.

Preston's message said, "I know you've seen my message, and I know you won't reply, but avoiding it isn't a solution. Some things, even if you avoid them now, you'll have to face them sooner or later."

Preston's words made Camille toss her phone aside. She genuinely doubted if Preston had somehow installed surveillance in her brain. Why did his message arrive immediately after she had just thought of him?

Camille's face turned cold, and her complexion became particularly unpleasant. At that moment, her aunt came back from outside and said, "Camille, there's a package for you."

"My package? What is it?" Camille asked curiously.

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