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

I will share my sandwich

yet,” Shantelle

two sandwiches for

time so you and Max can have one

eyes met.

and instead

done with your meal.

and finish that.”

Evan

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

two pieces

but he ate slowly to

off his clean plate. He turned

“Mommy, do I get a prize for finishing up my

Would you like a treat?”

asked.

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

me to

up, but Shantelle’s face

as she said, “I –

is busy. Your grandpa is still

and he needs to take care

your grandma.”

turned to Evan and narrowed

he got the message. Unfortunately for Shantelle, Lucas was unknowingly

daddy! I

time with

to Shantelle and gave her his puppy eyes. “This

to see daddy. Can

Please.”

said to Shantelle. “It

***

Shantelle to spend more time with Lucas, back in Rose Hills, Keith went straight to his

was ushered into

he would go out with his friends, Sean, Wendell, and sometimes

when

of his friends knew that

where Shantelle

even Sean.

dance floor to find a companion – someone to talk to. He needed to forget

figure with

man was not as good-looking as

He walked up to the girl and said, “You want to spend time with

and they both stilled upon

hiss left Keith’s lips when he

and reminded, “Karise

Keith, ignoring her previous

saying, “Why are

asked. They

busy man? Wait. Don’t tell me. Did you confess

remember the last

You were out here, too.” She shrugged and revealed, “I

remembered how Karise was also a regular at the club. He

Wanna have a drink?”

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