The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor

Chapter 17: Forget Evan

“How was the first day in medical school?” Shantelle was beyond shocked to find Keith Henderson leaning against a BMW sports car in front of her school.

He looked striking in a white Chinese–collared shirt, grey coat, and trousers. His dirty blond hair was brushed up neatly, and his face was clean–shaven.

“I look great, don’t I?” He teased. Seeing how Shantelle studied him closely, a sly grin formed on his face.

“What – what are you doing here?” She asked, ignoring his comment.

“I am on a business trip. Prima MedCare has over ten thousand policyholders in Warlington, and I plan to strengthen our company’s hold here in the city,” Keith revealed.

When Shantelle raised a brow at him, he chuckled. He said, “Oh, you mean, here? In front of your school?”

“I asked Doctor Scott where you were. I was going to see him anyway, so I decided to pick you up. I know your father has yet to hire a driver,” Keith said. “I’m in town for two months. I can be your driver.”

Shantelle shook her head and said, “You don’t need to. I can get a taxi –”

“I’m heading to Warlington Hospital. You can ride in a taxi, pay a taxi fare and put your trust in a stranger, or you can ride with me… for free,” Keith pointed out.

“Fine.” Surrendering to Keith’s offer, she rolled her eyes and went straight to the car’s passenger side.

While on the road, they were silent. When they were nearing the hospital, Keith announced, There is something you should know about Nicole –”

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“That she is living with Evan in our marital home? I know,” Shantelle said while looking out the window.

“What?!” That information took Keith aback. He answered, “I don’t think –”

“I heard it loud and clear. Nicole picked up the landline when I called Mrs. Shaw, our house caretaker,” Shantelle reported, still avoiding his gaze.

“I don’t know about that,

I came here to forget Evan, not to remember him all over again.” Shantelle thought back to when she found out about Nicole living in their villa. She cried for hours, feeling the pain in her chest coming back all over again. She could not count how many times she said she would no longer cry over Evan. Better said than done. The things that love do to

–” Keith tried again. However, Shantelle

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the club. You would not tell Evan where I am,

latter, but if you insist,” Keith

mind about Evan and Rose Hills. This is my life now, here in Warlington,”

between them. Eventually, Shantelle reasoned, “I love him, Keith, but loving him is too painful.

Shanty,” Keith answered, fixing his eyes

you

When they were nearing the hospital, Shantelle took the opportunity to ask, “When – when did you start following me on

you since you turned eighteen. Remember, your father invited us to your debut,” Keith reminded. “Besides, we’ve known each other

Shantelle replied. “You were at my eighteenth birthday party.” Keith laughed as he turned off the engine.

to have you on our list of doctors in Warlington,” Keith said, smiling

looked out the glass door of his office and seeing Shantelle sitting in the waiting area and reading a book, he emphasized, “Remember our

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of their company’s accredited doctors. He honestly thought it was impossible until over a month ago. Doctor Scott called him, asking if he could connect him with Warlington Hospital. So when Keith found out the same hospital was in need of a new medical director, he recommended Doctor Scott. In return, Shantelle’s father conceded to cooperate with their insurance company. Part of their agreement included, his full silence about the Scott’s

he was this close to telling Shantelle about how Nicole turned out to be a

be with Evan. Yet, he did not see through her sacrifices. Yes, Erick and I are partly to be blamed – me for allowing the marriage and Erick for forcing it

and she took a lot from me. We both have the same dream: to save people’s lives. Shanty has to become a doctor. If anything is going on in Rose Hills that you think

want you to keep

and death,” William added. Shantelle’s father then looked at Keith, and seeing him think deeply, he asked,

his two cents on the matter. “Doctor Scott. If I were

throat and added, “He never wanted to get

the country and establish branches for their financial entity. We were going to attend most, if not all, Grand Prixs. We

Shanty, but –” Keith paused before resuming, “A part of me

“I think you and Uncle Erick should have just… let

changing things now,” William interrupted Keith. “I acknowledge where we made a mistake

A day passed.