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

Shantelle recommended.

sandwiches

and Max can

eyes met. He smiled, but her smile

and instead

you are done with your

and finish that.”

Evan challenged

exclaimed. He put a spoonful of

had two pieces of

but he ate slowly to let Lucas

showing off his clean plate. He

get a prize

you like a treat?”

asked.

bright eyes, saying, “I

to

up, but

as she said, “I –

Your grandpa is still

he needs to take

your grandma.”

Evan and

hoped he

mommy! Please, daddy! I want

more time with daddy!”

to Shantelle and gave her his puppy eyes.

time to see

Please.”

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

***

back in Rose Hills, Keith went straight to his favorite

ushered into his usual

would go out with his friends, Sean, Wendell,

night. Not when he came because

his friends knew that

where

even Sean.

to find a companion – someone to talk to. He

a sexy figure with

man. The man was not as good-looking as him, so

to the girl and said, “You want to

both stilled upon recognizing each

Keith’s lips when he realized who it was. “Karise,

eyes and reminded, “Karise Myers,

Keith, ignoring her previous

saying, “Why are you

Keith asked. They

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

remember the last

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

Keith remembered how Karise was also a regular at the

Wanna have a drink?”

Your treat, of