The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor

Chapter 32: Evan’s Number One Rule

“Mommy, who do I look like?” Lucas repeated.

“Who else do you look like? You are the one and only most handsome kid in Warlington International School, Lucas Scott!” It was Keith who replied. “Sometimes, you don’t have a look-alike because you are simply unique.”

“Come on, tell me. Who is the hottest kid on the block?” Keith added.

Lucas wound up chuckling. He said, “Silly uncle, Keith,”

Keith kept at it, complimenting Lucas and pointing out his unique qualities that the boy’s initial inquiry had been forgotten.

From across Keith, Shantelle mouthed, ‘Thank you.’

The Scotts had a lovely dinner with Keith. Eleanor offered to wash Lucas for the evening while Shantelle had a brief chat with Keith on the patio of their home.

They were both drinking tea when Keith noticed Shantelle’s silence. She acknowledged his words but was looking distantly.

“Are you thinking about telling Lucas who he looks like?” Keith asked.

Shantelle hummed as she massaged the back of her neck. She sipped her hot tea and gently put the cup on the table. She said, “Oh, god. It’s gotten so complicated. I don’t know the easier way to deal with this.” She had thought about it shortly after giving birth to Lucas, but over time, Shantelle had drowned herself in her studies and doctor’s fellowship program, and the idea kept slipping away. When she finally had her residency, her time became more constrained.

Her time as a doctor was valuable, and adding Evan into the equation was another potential strain she did not want to handle. Unfortunately, it was different now. Lucas was becoming more aware of the absence of a father. ‘What am I going to do?”

She sighed and suggested, “If I tell Evan, he may come here and find out about you”

“Right, or he may not care entirely,” Keith suggested.

Shantelle fell silent. She gave no facial reaction to suggest how she felt about Keith’s statement, but she replied, “Right. That would make things a whole lot easier.”

“Shanty,” Keith said. He leaned closer and looked into her eyes. “I’ve been with you – supported you throughout your endeavors – you and Lucas, and I will continue to do the same. No matter what happens, I will be here for you.”

He gasped and said, “But you know how I feel about you, right? Will you ever give me a chance to be with you? Don’t I have a place in your heart other than just being your friend?” a

Shantelle blinked. It wasn’t the first time Keith had brought up his feelings for her. It wasn’t the second. time, either. Apparently, she was the same person Keith had been in love with all these years. Talk about the irony of love.

consider his feelings. After the experience with Evan, she had long understood that love could not be forced. Shantelle could not bring herself

of silence, Shantelle said, “Keith. You are a great person, and I thank you for all the help you

hand where her heart was and explained, “However, I had promised myself to love only

else. I love my parents, naturally. I care for you as a friend, but I don’t see

that relationships hinder me from achieving my goals in life.” She smiled and said. “You could say I am committed to my son and married

“But someone else deserves your love.

what happened to Shanty? She has become cold-hearted,” Keith remarked playfully. He ran his hand against his chest and suggested, “You are missing out on

smiled. This was what she appreciated about Keith. Despite being rejected, he always found a way to turn the situation around. She chuckled and answered, “Keith, you have known me since I was young, yet you are giving me the wrong incentive. I’m not into

out onto the patio, hopping at the idea of Shantelle putting

to bed.

borrow your phone? I want to show mommy the game I installed on your phone?”

recalled before he fished for his phone and opened it. He gave

this game on my tablet,” Lucas said while showing

whatever apps Lucas had on his tablet. It always required a passcode, one that

“Sure, I’ll install it. Good choice. Widen your knowledge. Return the phone

was so excited that he carelessly returned Keith’s phone by throwing it in his direction.

pitcher of water the maid had earlier set, in case Keith and Shantelle needed any. The phone sank to the very bottom

Keith’s eyes widened.

Shantelle’s heart raced.

his mouth with his hand and

his phone, taking out the sim card while Shantelle ordered the maid to fetch a towel and a hair dryer. After minutes of trying to revive Keith’s phone,

Keith scratched his head,

your sin, Shantelle offered. She inserted his sim card into her phone, but sadly it

my

It’s just a phone.” Keith called Lucas and soothed his back, saying, “I

fact that his phone had vital contact information, which he could not immediately get a hold

it’s that easy?” Lucas

made a mess of Lucas’ hair and said, “So don’t feel sad.

to wait for her in his bedroom. She first walked Keith out of the house, saying, ” I told you, you should get

around the country,” Keith reasoned. “But after today, I probably will. I will call my assistant to request a new business phone, and I’ll get a temporary one from the

sorry, Keith,” Shantelle said with