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

yet,” Shantelle

two sandwiches for your

you and Max can

words, Shantelle’s and Evan’s eyes met. He smiled,

instead encouraged her son, “Three

with

and finish that.”

Evan challenged

you, daddy!” Lucas exclaimed. He put a spoonful of food in his

only had two pieces of broccoli

slowly to let Lucas

Lucas exclaimed, showing off his clean

get a prize for finishing

like a treat?”

asked.

saying, “I don’t want a treat! I

me to sleep!”

up, but Shantelle’s

open as she said, “I

daddy is busy. Your

hospital, and he needs to take

your grandma.”

to Evan

and she hoped he got the message. Unfortunately for

daddy!

more time

to Shantelle and gave

time to see daddy. Can

Please.”

said to Shantelle. “It won’t take long. I’ll

***

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

was ushered into his usual

friends, Sean,

when he came

None of his friends

known where Shantelle was,

even Sean.

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

saw a sexy figure with long

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

up to the girl and said, “You want to

and they both stilled upon recognizing each other. The girl

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

and reminded, “Karise

Keith, ignoring her previous

“Why are

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

busy man? Wait.

remember the

were out here, too.” She shrugged and revealed,

how Karise was also a regular at the club.

Wanna have a drink?”

of course,” Karise suggested, and Keith