My Ex-husband Begs Me Back
Chapter 224 Holding Hands

Talia looked slightly pale, but responded with the same tone, " You can'talways put all of your time into work, you are a member of the Simpsonfamily. Even if you don't work, you don’t need to worry about money. Ofcourse, it's good for girls to have their own careers and hobbies, butyou still need to relax once in a while."

Talia's words made Camille smile.

She reached for Talia's hand and whispered, "Mom, you're so sweet.Sometimes I think you adopted Ayan and gave birth to me."

"Wasn't that true?" Talia proudly said.

Camille smiled and the atmosphere turned much more casual.

They got out of the car and walked through the door of the teahouse.The hostess recognized Talia and said, "Hello, Mrs. Simpson.”

Talia said gently, "I'd like a booth in the private room. My daughter-in-law and I want to have a chat. Bring us some fruits, a cup of coffee, andwater."

"Yes, Mrs. Simpson."

The hostess arranged a private room for the two of them. Each boothwas separate and private. Camille was surprised to come here just fora chat.

The idea had just occurred to Camille. Then a voice came from nextdoor.

A woman started talking with a proud tone. "Ayan, we haven't seeneach other for nearly four years. I didn't expect that you are still soprofessional as before.”

Ayan asked gently, “Isn't that good? You're the CEO of the BensonGroup, so it's important to be clear about the interests of bothcompanies.”

"Well, this is the experience of Mr. Simpson, who has been managingthe Simpson Group for many years. Fine, I'll listen to you. But Ayan, Iwant us to be best friends outside of work. Don't forget, we were thebest partners in college.”

The woman was trying to get closer to Ayan, but she didn't make himfeel she was saying those words on purpose.

They talked freely about work and memories of the past. From theconversation, Camille knew that Sophia and Ayan were collegeclassmates. They also started a business together in college and noone had beaten their records yet.

After that, the Benson family moved to DaneCity, so they hadn't gottenin touch often these years. However, when Ayan went to DaneCity for abusiness trip last time, the Benson family was their partner. So, Sophiacame to Hance City this time to discuss cooperation with Ayan.Camille was silent and her face turned slightly pale. Then, she askedTalia in a low voice, "Mom, did you bring me here so that I could hearthis?"

Talia was the only mother-in-law in the world that could do somethinglike this, right?

After all, they were not related by blood, but she was sincere with eachother, even if it was her son on the other side, she would be onCamille's side.

Talia reached for Camille's hand with a defiant look on her face."Camille, don't worry, I am on your side. I know this Sophia hascooperated with Simpson Group for a long time. However, Ayan is nowa married man. You've got to keep an eye on the man."

Camille couldn't help laughing, but there was a bitter feeling in herheart.

She looked at Talia and felt grateful. She whispered, "Mom, thank youfor being on my side unconditionally, but we can directly ask Ayanabout this. It is not good to eavesdrop especially like this. What's more,Benson Group and Simpson Group are still cooperating now, and it willmake Simpson Group laugh if they found out about this. Why don't wejust go?"

"How can you say so? If it's a partnership, he should bring you. You'rehis wife and member of the Simpson family."

Camille was really touched by Talia's response. She smiled at hergratefully.

However, she still believed that there was nothing going on betweenAyan and Sophia. After all, Ayan had a lover, right?

Her eyes grew dark as she thought. She bit her lower lip andwhispered, "Mom, maybe we really misunderstood Ayan. He lovedEileen. There was no room for another person.”

Talia's voice fell silent. Ayan and Eileen. As a mother, she knew exactlywhat was going on, but she didn't think her son would end up withEileen. She didn't think Eileen deserved him.

Talia clasped Camille's hand and explained, "Camille. Ayan and Eileendid have a relationship, but he broke up with her before he married you.It was only because Eileen had an accident with him and was in avegetative state. So he took care of her out of responsibility. But Ayandidn't love her. I know him."

Talia's firm answer made Camille silent. She didn't want to argue withTalia, and she didn't want Talia to argue with Ayan about it.

The atmosphere was quiet for a short time, then Sophia asked gently,"Ayan, I didn't expect that you would marry your wife. After all, she is astranger and you don't know each other at all. What surprises me moreis that you have been married for a year, so do you fall in love withher?"

Camille quivered her eyelashes and Talia unconsciously looked at her.Looking into each other's eyes, Camille gave Talia a smile that brokeher heart.

Then, before she could wait for Ayan to answer, Talia got up, pushedaside the curtain, and walked over. "When I heard Ayan's name, itmade me think it was someone I knew. But I didn't realize it was Ayan."Both Ayan and Sophia were stunned by Talia's appearance.

Ayan, however, quickly reacted. He looked at Talia with a slight frownand asked, "Mom, what are you doing here?"

"Hello, aunty. I'm Sophia. You used to make snacks for us in college.”Sophia got up right away and greeted Talia politely.

Talia's expression stiffened, but she had good manners. "Hi, that's all inthe past. No need to mention it."

Talia looked at Ayan, and her face was a little pale. “I was just hangingout with Camille. I was in the neighborhood, so I thought I'd take herhere.”

"Camille is here?"

Ayan asked.

Then he got up and walked across the curtain. He saw Camille sittingat the table. She looked at him casually without much emotion.

After a few minutes, the four of them were seated together.

Camille and Ayan sat on one side, and Talia and Sophia sat on theopposite side.

Sophia was charming and heroic. She was wearing simple brands withlong hair and attracted people's attention. Unlike Eileen, she was softand gentle.

Camille made eye contact with her, and she looked straight at her.Ayan reached out and took Camille's hand under the tea table. "Wheredid you go with Mom?" he asked softly.

He didn't care that Sophia was still there.

Camille's expression was gentle, but because Talia and Sophia werethere, she just said, "Just hanging out, how about you?"

She glanced at Ayan. She had texted him during dinner with the samequestion. What did he say back then?