The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor

Chapter 39: Successful Operation

“Mommy, the weekend is coming.” Lucas asked. His eyes gleamed when he turned to her in the car’s back seat.

Shantelle faintly smiled and said, “I know.”

“Will you tell me about my daddy?” Lucas sought.

“Yes, I will,” she replied, but her heart raced at the thought. “You might even meet him.”

“What’s daddy like?” Lucas asked.

Shantelle chuckled and answered, “Weekend. Let’s talk about him on the weekend.”

She saw her son roll his eyes, and she laughed again. She decided to give in. “He um. He has great parents. Your other grandma and grandpa.”

“I have another grandma and grandpa?!” Lucas excitedly exclaimed.

Shantelle nodded. She said, “Yes, and I’m sure they would love to meet you.”

“I can’t wait to meet them! When can I see them? Tell me more! What do they look like?” Lucas eagerly probed.

“Weekend,” Shantelle reminded. “This weekend, honey.”

Lucas groaned, saying, “Fine! Weekend it is.”

She wasn’t sure what Evan’s relationship would be with Lucas, but based on her reunion with Clara and Erick earlier, she was positive they would accept and love Lucas.

how to tell the Thompsons about her son, she remembered Nicole. “What

when Shantelle checked her voice

listen to me. We can still make this work. Tell Evan I am Lucas’ father -no, I’ll tell him we dated after you relocated. Shanty,

switched off. She muttered, “Was he flying back already? Wasn’t he

reluctant to tell Evan about Lucas, I met with Uncle Erick and Aunt Clara today. I don’t think I could ever hide it from them. I know they

had early surgery, she added another text for Keith: [Uff! Call me tomorrow morning instead, maybe around eleven. I

Shantelle reviewed Erick Thompson’s laboratory, especially the radiology and ultrasound reports. Only after making

kept ringing, but she had her personal mobile on

Shantelle was ready to leave for

She had

hospital and ensured Erick had already been prepped for the operation. When she arrived by the operating room door, Evan and Clara were there. Clara smiled

aunt,” Shantelle

her, and

operating room, everyone was ready. Erick was still awake, and thus, she introduced everyone again. “Uncle Erick, you met some of my colleagues yesterday. Doctor Park, my assistant surgeon for today. We have Doctor Wee. She is a resident who will observe the operation. Doctor Lancaster is my partner

Erick nod. She added, “Then,

together for four hours, performing a heart bypass surgery. Usually, she would leave the wound stitching to her assistant surgeon, but the

I could not help myself, seeing yesterday’s scene. I got

The Thompsons are family friends, but we lost touch,” Shantelle faintly

asked. “Mister Thompson’s son kinda looks

replied, “Let’s focus on the surgery and please, Doctor

her assistant surgeon

were done, Shantelle lingered to observe Erick’s heartbeat. She was satisfied. She felt happy and proud of being able to help her Uncle

the operating room, Clara stood up to greet Shantelle. “How was