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 happened to her? Did Uncle

evening when Shantelle

this work. Tell Evan I am Lucas’ father -no, I’ll tell him we dated

frowned. She called Keith back, but his phone was switched off. She muttered, “Was he flying

Keith a text: [Keith, do you know how scandalous your suggestion sounds like? While I am 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 will love Lucas. Thus, I will have to tell Evan. Are you coming back? Call me

tomorrow morning instead, maybe around eleven. I have a surgery at five. It’s

night, Shantelle reviewed Erick Thompson’s laboratory, especially the radiology and ultrasound reports. Only after making sure she had not missed a single detail did

phone kept ringing, but she had her personal mobile on silent

morning, Shantelle was ready to leave for the hospital. She noticed Keith’s multiple

entertaining anybody yet. She had

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 at

aunt,” Shantelle

smiled at her,

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.

nod. She

would leave the wound stitching to her assistant surgeon, but the operation was special to her. She remained

scene. I got curious,” the doctor asked while

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

Is that it?” Doctor Park asked. “Mister Thompson’s son kinda looks like -”

“Let’s focus on the surgery and please, Doctor Park. Let’s not talk about

her

heartbeat. She was satisfied.

operating room, Clara stood up to