The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor

Chapter 53: The Video Call

Evan: [Good morning. Hope you had some rest. Mother says hi, and she misses you.]

Shantelle read Evan’s message. It

included a picture of Clara and Erick having breakfast at the old Thompsons’ mansion. It made her smile, thinking

how many times she had spent at the

same house.

She typed her reply: [Please tell Uncle and Aunt I miss them too. Thank you for the photo.]

After sending the text, Shantelle returned to reviewing a patient’s file. However, just when she was in the middle of doing so, another message came through.

Evan: [Someone else misses you.]

Reading the message, Shantelle blinked

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once and then twice. She stared at the

phone for seconds, speculating about the person’s identity. Is this really Evan? It wasn’t in his character.

“Doctor Shant, I know you did not have breakfast yet, so the boss told me to get one for you,” Miguel walked into her office, interrupting her train of thought. He presented a clear food package containing buttermilk pancakes with whipped cream.

Shantelle could not believe her eyes. The package had the Century Hotel logo, meaning Miguel had driven an hour away to get the pancakes.

Alright, she had to admit. Evan knew her well. After all, they had known each other since they were young. Every treat he had given her so far was on point. However, the pancake was a new addition to her guilty pleasure. She rarely ate pancakes in Rose Hills, so how did he know about the

Century Hotel hotcakes?

A mystery. Despite the unknown, Shantelle thanked Miguel for going to lengths for her breakfast.

Four days had passed since Evan left Warlington. So far, she had encountered no threat. Still, Andy, her head of security, thoroughly ensured her daily

route.

Shantelle no longer arrived and left at the hospital driveway. Her car drove into a guarded route meant only for the ambulance’s entry. The hospital had

other entries that were only meant for the staff or for suppliers to go through. The administration willingly gave Shantelle access after the motorbike incident.

***

In the evening, Shantelle went home with Miguel and Andy. They were stuck in

traffic when Evan called her. She

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answered, “Yes, Evan?”

“Shanty, how are you?” Evan asked on

the other line.

good. Nothing bad happened

at the hospital,”

on the busy

turn to take you home. I’ve already mapped out their schedules. Mark

revealed, referring to her son. And yes, Andy and Miguel are

me see,”

“What?” Shantelle asked.

on video conference, and let me see if Andy

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their job,” Evan urged.

You should

Shantelle pointed out.

look myself,” Evan insisted. “I want to make sure

safe.”

be,” Shantelle replied, but there was no stopping the man. He would not let it go, so

camera.

set the call. She heard Evan remark, “You look tired. Get

had a very critical patient today. It

was about to rotate her camera and give Evan a view of Miguel and Andy when

Shantelle frowned

head back. “There

me.”

there was something behind you, “Evan insisted. “Look

nothing, okay?

are giving me

and Andy,

to Lucas later, okay?” Evan ended the video call from there, making Shantelle completely bemused. What was all the fuzz about wanting to

***

When are you coming back?” Lucas said, his

on his bed, refusing

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give Shantelle her phone.

other night since Evan left, he and Lucas spoke until nine. That night, however, Shantelle was

has

give the phone to you later. I

pleading eyes. Her son even acted to cry, saying, “I really miss my daddy. Why can’t he be here with

“Fine. When you are done, don’t forget to put the phone in my room and charge it. I’m so tired. I’m going to

love

love you,”

goodnight,

announced.

‘Goodnight, Evan,” she answered.

love you, mommy,” Lucas

spread through her face when Shantelle replied again, “I love

you, mommy,”

already at the door. From then on, the mother and son went back and forth, having

love you,