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.

He said, “I don’t know about

want to know anymore, Keith. Please, stop. 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

tried again.

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the club. You would not tell Evan where I am, and here in Warlington, let’s not talk about him either,”

on the latter, but if you insist,” Keith

Hills. This is my

Eventually, Shantelle reasoned, “I love him, Keith, but loving him is too painful. Again, I came here to

“I understand, Shanty,” Keith answered, fixing his eyes on the road. “I

you

Shantelle took the opportunity to ask, “When – when did you

Keith reminded. “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

I forgot about that,” Shantelle replied. “You were at my eighteenth birthday party.” Keith laughed as he turned off the engine. He answered, “That’s fine. I’m

our list of doctors in Warlington,”

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

anyone in Rose Hills,”

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

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

he did not see through her sacrifices. Yes, Erick and I are partly to be blamed –

talented, and she took a lot from me. We both have the same dream: to save people’s lives. Shanty

to return, 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

cents on the

throat and added, “He never wanted

We were going to attend most, if not all, Grand Prixs. We were going to travel to the Bahamas – but that all changed when he was

Evan’s decision of divorcing Shanty, but –” Keith paused before resuming, “A part of me understood why he wanted to be free

think you and Uncle Erick

interrupted Keith. “I acknowledge where we made a mistake in the past. That is why my daughter should just… forget

A day passed.