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 that,

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 over again. She could not count how

again.

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You promised me, Keith. Back at the club. You would not tell Evan where I am, and here in Warlington, let’s not talk about

not agree on the latter, but if you insist,”

don’t want to change my mind about Evan and Rose Hills. This is my life now, here in Warlington,” Shantelle

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

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

you

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

turned eighteen. Remember, your father invited us to your debut,” Keith reminded. “Besides, we’ve known each other since we were young. Like the Thompsons,

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

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

office and seeing Shantelle

in Rose

been over a year since Keith had 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 conceded

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

partly to be blamed – me for allowing the marriage and Erick for forcing it

a lot from me. We both have the same dream: to save people’s lives. Shanty has to become a doctor. If anything

you to keep

never going back to Rose Hills… unless it’s a matter of life and death,” William added. Shantelle’s

decided to give his two cents on the matter. “Doctor Scott. If I were Evan, I

his throat and added, “He never wanted to get married

their financial entity. We were going to attend most, if not all, Grand Prixs. We were going to travel to the Bahamas – but that

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

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

William interrupted Keith. “I acknowledge where we made a mistake in the

A day passed.