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.

said, “I don’t know about that,

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

Shanty –” Keith tried again. However, Shantelle cut

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not tell Evan where I

not agree on the latter, but if you

Hills. This is my life now, here in Warlington,” Shantelle expounded. “So, whatever you want to say,

“I love him, Keith, but loving him is too painful. Again,

eyes on the road.

you

fell upon them once again. When they were nearing the hospital, Shantelle took the opportunity to

“Besides, we’ve known each other since we were young. Like the Thompsons, we are locals in Rose Hills. Sean and Wendell only moved to the city in

were at my eighteenth birthday party.” Keith laughed as he turned off the engine. He

of doctors in Warlington,” Keith said, smiling after William Scott signed the

ex–deal, Keith,” William responded. He looked out the glass door of his office and seeing Shantelle sitting in the

tell anyone in Rose Hills,” Keith

been poaching Shantelle’s father to be part 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

should not update Shanty of Evan’s life,” William reminded. “It was a risk for me to trust someone close to Evan, but you promised, and your offer was very attractive.” Immediately, Keith felt regretful. Earlier, he was this close to telling Shantelle about how Nicole turned out to be a psycho who had staged her rape to blame him and Evan. He had left Rose Hills for over a week, but Sean had updated him about everything. Within his

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 on them, but to me, Evan could have tried harder,”

to interfere in her plans. She is talented, 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

I want you to keep it

to Rose Hills… unless it’s a matter of life and death,” William added. Shantelle’s father then looked at

been reflecting on what Doctor Scott said. When Shantelle’s father noticed, he decided to give his two cents on the matter. “Doctor Scott. If I were Evan, I would have cherished

added, “He never wanted to get

especially him and Wendell. He was going to travel across the country and establish branches for their financial entity. We were going to attend most, if not

agree with Evan’s decision of divorcing Shanty, but –” Keith paused before resuming, “A

and added, “I think you and Uncle

now,” William interrupted Keith. “I acknowledge where we made

A day passed.