The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor

Chapter 45: Karise’s Reasons

“Adrian and Max are my best friends in

school,” Lucas defined with gleaming eyes. We have lunch together.”

“But sometimes, I avoid Max when it’s

snack time. He has crackers for snacks always. He often asked to try my sandwich, but I like my sandwich. I don’t want to give him some,” Lucas said while pouting his lips.

Evan caressed his chin. He replied, “Lucas, maybe his parents don’t have time to make a sandwich. It could be that Max’s parents don’t have enough means to buy the sandwich ingredients. Do you know it is more blessed to give than to receive?”

Evan, Lucas, and Shantelle were having dinner at the Scotts’ residence. It was during their meal that Lucas told his father about his daily routine and his friends at school.

Some of Lucas’ stories surprised Shantelle. She realized that her son was so eager to chat with his father that he kept going and going with whatever he could think of.

“More blessed to give than to receive?”

Lucas asked in complete bewilderment.

“Lucas, we talked about this. You should

always share your food,” Shantelle

reminded him.

“You should not worry about running out of sandwiches because your mommy and

daddy can make sure you have your favorite

sandwich every day, but others are not so

fortunate,” Evan explained. “Instead, we

should share our blessings because we have more to give. When you do, you will receive

more.”

“When you are being generous, it comes back to you in many ways,” Evan described.

He then told Lucas about his Lockwood

project and how it saved young children’s

lives with different illnesses. He explained, The community gave back to me. They highly visit the park, the people themselves promote it, and the hospital always gets more and more patients because the

children and their parents share their good experiences.”1

Lucas had more questions after that, and Evan had to simplify things for him, but he was patient throughout.

“1

Across from them, Shantelle smiled. She remembered how Evan was always very generous. To help him convince Lucas, she also shared her knowledge, “Also Lucas, being generous – everything from giving someone directions to helping a friend carry

his books – activates the part of the brain that makes you feel happy. They say giving is good for the health.”

“Really, mommy?” Lucas asked in surprise.

“Yes, honey,” Shantelle nodded firmly.

With his head down, Lucas said, “I feel bad

will share my

yet,” Shantelle

sandwiches for your

so you and Max can

eyes

avoided his gaze and instead encouraged her son,

you are done with

and finish that.”

race?” Evan challenged

He put a spoonful of food in his mouth and chowed

two pieces

slowly to

I win!” Lucas exclaimed, showing off his clean plate. He turned

get a prize for

you like

asked.

Evan with bright eyes, saying, “I don’t want a treat!

me to sleep!”

lit up, but Shantelle’s face

fell open as she said,

daddy is busy. Your grandpa is

he needs to take care

your grandma.”

to Evan

meant to be a warning, and she hoped he got the message. Unfortunately

daddy! I

more time

and gave her his puppy eyes. “This

see daddy. Can he,

Please.”

Shantelle. “It won’t take long. I’ll leave after

***

back in Rose Hills, Keith went straight to his favorite club, ready to drown his

into his usual

friends, Sean, Wendell, and sometimes Evan, but

night. Not when he

his

known where

even Sean.

several drinks, Keith went around the dance floor to find a companion – someone to talk to. He

figure

was not as good-looking as him, so he figured

cut in. He walked up to the girl and said, “You want to

upon recognizing

Keith’s lips when he realized who it was.

eyes and reminded, “Karise Myers, and yes, Shanty’s bestie.”

Keith, ignoring her

saying, “Why are

asked. They both started dancing together as they

busy man? Wait. Don’t tell me.

I remember the last time

so badly. You were out here, too.” She shrugged and

also a regular at the

Wanna have a drink?”

why not? Your treat, of course,” Karise suggested, and