The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor

Chapter 2: The Letter

Selfish? Yes, that was true. It was because she loved Evan so much.

Insecure? How could she not be? Knowing that Nicole Lively was at arm’s length, Shantelle’s insecurity grew.

Shantelle and Evan had a relatively tranquil marriage for more than a year. It wasn’t fruitful or romantic – the dream marriage she wished for, but at least they were civil. Occasionally, they spent quality time as a married couple. Occasionally, they had made love. Shantelle could tell that Evan had tried.

However, six months ago, she received an anonymous message, tipping her of Nicole Lively’s return. She became paranoid. She kept prying, infuriating Evan with her constant interrogating and snooping. He started bringing up a divorce since. Eventually, whoever gave her clues sent her photos of Evan and Nicole together, having lunch or taking her to a luxury apartment building.

That was when Shantelle pursued to know where Nicole lived. So when she found out that Evan was paying for the apartment, she stormed into the apartment building and gave Nicole a piece of her mind. Shantelle made sure everyone in the building knew that Nicole was a mistress!

Naturally, Evan found out about it. That was how they wound up in their most noteworthy argument, within the living room of their villa.

So yes, she was selfish and insecure, but that was all because of her love for Evan.

What hurt Shantelle the most, however, were Evan’s words. ‘I DON’T. LOVE YOU! I never did!’

She thought, if there was no ounce of affection for her, then why? Why would he touch her? She ridiculed herself, still sitting on the floor. She muttered, “I guess I’m just the convenient partner.”

“Of course, Shantelle. You already know this,” she added. Evan had never told her he loved her. He never even said he liked her. She was just someone his father forced him to marry.

Shantelle got up from the floor when she realized the maids were staring at her. ‘They must have overheard. How shameful. How pathetic.’

She picked up the divorce papers and went to the master’s bedroom. It was then that she read the terms of the contract. To set Evan free, she would get ten million dollars as alimony.

stood in front of a full-length mirror. Watching the stain on her face, the bags around her eyes, and her skinny frame, she murmured, “How

girl in college. She could not count the number of men who confessed their love for her, yet she chose to be with a

told herself. “Shantelle, you

say that love can turn one into someone

class in biochemistry, finishing her degree in seven

always wanted to become a doctor – a surgeon, but that would mean leaving the city to pursue medicine – allowing Nicole to see her husband freely! Thus, she

on the portrait of her and Evan. It was a picture

gleaming in the photo, but as she glanced

time, she laughed. The kind of laughter that was mixed with misery. Indeed, she was pathetic. She was at fault for marrying Evan against his will. If she had said no back then, he would have been free to choose, and she would not be

life, but before dozing off to sleep that night, she admitted, “You are right, Evan. You are right. I

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have dinner. You barely ate for two days,” Mrs. Shaw, their house caretaker, walked in the

two days. That

brought your dinner instead, so you don’t have to go out,”

did not leave, making sure Shantelle filled

half her plate, she smiled and said, “Mrs. Shaw, thank you for taking care of me. Thank you for being

throat, and she cried, saying, “I’m afraid I must leave. I’m afraid I have pushed

that love cannot be forced,” Mrs. Shaw said. “If you love something, set it free. If it comes

Shaw. She acknowledged, “Thank you, Mrs. Shaw. I guess I know that already. I was… really hoping he

for years. When Evan moved to

had known Shantelle since she was in high school. The Scotts were constant visitors to the Thompson’s home. Thus, Mrs. Shaw was

mind her own business, but this time, she could not help but give Shantelle her advice.

you decided?” Mrs.