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 sandwich

Shantelle recommended.

two sandwiches

and Max can have

eyes met. He smiled, but

instead encouraged her son,

you are done with

and finish that.”

race?” Evan challenged

race you, daddy!” Lucas exclaimed. He put a spoonful of

two pieces

but he ate slowly to

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

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

you like a treat?”

asked.

eyes, saying, “I don’t want

to

up, but

open as she said, “I – I

busy. Your

needs

your grandma.”

Evan

warning, and she hoped he got the

mommy! Please, daddy! I

time

Shantelle and gave her his puppy eyes. “This is

see daddy.

Please.”

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

***

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

was ushered into

with his friends,

Not when he

of his friends knew

known where

even Sean.

drinks, Keith went around the dance floor to find a companion –

a sexy figure with long

not as good-looking as

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

girl turned, and they both stilled upon recognizing each

he realized who

reminded, “Karise Myers, and yes, Shanty’s

ignoring her

saying, “Why are

mean?” Keith asked. They

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

the last time

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

a regular at the club.

Wanna have a drink?”

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