The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor

The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor By LiLhyz Chapter 192

Chapter 192: The Funeral

Keith closed his eyes, sensing his friend’s warm embrace. His voice was weak as he said, “Thanks, Evan, for coming.” “Of course, man! What kind of a friend would I be if I didn’t come here,” Evan said. He patted Keith’s back, proposing, “Shanty and I are here for you. II

The next to embrace Keith was Shantelle. She gave encouragement and said, “At least Uncle Charles got to see Charlene before resting. He must have been happy during his last few days.”

Upon letting go, Keith nodded, acknowledging, “He was. And I knew how he held on longer for Charlene.”

“Uncle Keith, I’m sorry for your loss,” Lucas said with woeful eyes.

Keith ran his fingers through Lucas’ hair and answered, “Thank you for being here, Lucas boy. You made your uncle happy. Now go to your aunt and make her happy as well. Then, grandma Helen too.”

Behind Evan and Shantelle, Erick Thompson and Clara approached Keith. William and Eleanor also came to pay respects. They offered Keith an embrace. Erick, for one, expressed, “I’m glad you patched things up with Charles, Keith. At least you won’t have regrets in his passing.”

“I.” Keith gulped air down his throat and replied, “I can’t say, I don’t, but I am thankful I had time with him.”

When it was time for William to hug Keith, he said, “I don’t have any wise words to say. We all have our own way of dealing with grief, Keith. Just remember, life goes on, and you still have a family that loves you.”

It really wasn’t like Keith to be emotional, but he couldn’t help but feel teary- eyed. He sucked in a breath and answered, “Appreciate your wise words, Uncle.”

It was the day of Charles’ funeral, and Keith’s friends and relatives arrived one by one. Wendell and his wife turned up. Like Evan and Shantelle, Milan and Wendell embraced him. There were fewer words but more warmth, which consoled him.

Keith was closest to Sean and had a good time with the Rosses

father in me. I always considered you a son since you and Sean were

receiving the same comfort. To his right,

at Rose Hills’ grand chapel, where nearly half the seats were filled with mourning guests. Soon,

the reason fortheir gathering. Then, Keith was called to the front

podium, he smiled, holding back his tears. He said,” Anyone who knew my father knows he was stern and vocal about his opinions. He had ways of getting what he wanted, which can be intimidating. Was it bad? Looking back, I think I learned to be tough because of him. I guess you could say each parent has his way

that my dad and I didn’t get along well. He pushed me too hard that I became rebellious in my little ways. But because he pushed me

back of my head; See, Dad? I’m not Evan, but I made it. Oh, yeah. He compared me a lot to Evan. He thought my charms didn’t help in business, but it landed me more clients than my fingers could count.” Keith paused,

glancing at the crowd. He resumed, “I wish I was wiser then and knew this day would come because I would have appreciated his efforts, regardless of his

drift apart like we did,” Keith claimed. “Sadly, that realization came rather late, but let me share what I have learned now. I regretted not having that tight relationship with my father. Both my father and I had

parents because time is too precious to waste it on grudges and misunderstandings. Time can also be like a thief in the night, taking away those moments that should be filled with happy memories,” Keith resumed, already sniffing his tears away. “I felt deprived, but

show you those treasured days when my family was the happiest,” Keith said before pointing to an LED screen on

screen flashed pictures of Charles. It started when he was young and married his wife, Helen. The following

when he saw his baby pictures.

his father began to

and vacations with Helen. Finally, the

dinner pictures of them as an entire family with Karise, and in the later part,

picture. He was already weak but had both Kamila and Charlene in his arms. He said,

that whoever

on the day of his wedding with Helen. The presentation ended

they were faulty, but what mattered to Charles most was how he