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

share my sandwich next

Shantelle

two sandwiches for your

you and Max can have one

and Evan’s eyes met. He

avoided his gaze and instead encouraged

you are done with your meal.

and finish that.”

Evan

Lucas exclaimed. He put a spoonful of food in his mouth

only had two pieces of

but he ate slowly to let Lucas

I win!” Lucas exclaimed, showing off his clean

“Mommy, do I get a prize

Would you like

asked.

with bright eyes, saying, “I don’t want

me to

up, but

she said, “I – I

daddy is busy. Your grandpa is still

needs to

your grandma.”

to Evan and narrowed

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

daddy!

time with

He directed his gaze to Shantelle and gave her his puppy eyes. “This is

to see daddy.

Please.”

put him to bed,” Evan said to Shantelle. “It won’t take long. I’ll leave

***

with Lucas, back in Rose Hills, Keith went

ushered into his usual

his friends, Sean, Wendell, and sometimes Evan,

when

his friends

always known where Shantelle

even Sean.

floor to find a

figure with long

not

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

and they both stilled upon recognizing each other. The girl said, “Keith

Well.” A hiss left Keith’s lips when he realized who it was. “Karise,

her eyes and reminded, “Karise Myers, and

Keith, ignoring

saying, “Why are you

do you mean?” Keith asked. They both started dancing together as they

busy man? Wait. Don’t tell me. Did

remember the

here, too.” She shrugged and revealed, “I found out the next

a regular at the

Wanna have a drink?”

Your treat, of course,” Karise suggested, and