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

you and Max can

Evan’s eyes met.

his gaze and instead

done with your meal. Go

and finish that.”

race?” Evan challenged

spoonful of

two pieces of

slowly to let

exclaimed, showing off his

do I get a prize for finishing up my

like a

asked.

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

me to

eyes lit up, but Shantelle’s

she

Your grandpa

needs to

your grandma.”

Evan and

be a warning, and she hoped he

Please, daddy! I want

time

directed his gaze to Shantelle and gave her his puppy eyes.

to see daddy.

Please.”

Evan said to Shantelle. “It won’t

***

in Rose Hills, Keith went straight to

into

go out with his friends, Sean, Wendell, and sometimes Evan,

when he came

of his friends knew

where Shantelle was,

even Sean.

a companion – someone to talk to. He needed to forget his

sexy figure with

man was not as good-looking as him, so

girl and said, “You want to spend time

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

left Keith’s lips when he

eyes and reminded, “Karise Myers, and yes, Shanty’s bestie.”

ignoring

saying, “Why are

They both started dancing together

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

I remember the last time you

She shrugged and revealed,

Karise was also a regular

Wanna have a drink?”

Your treat, of course,” Karise suggested, and