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,”

her eyes on the

is with you?” Evan sought. “It should be Andy and Miguel’s turn to take you home. I’ve already mapped

to

me see,”

“What?” Shantelle asked.

me see if Andy and Miguel

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their job,” Evan urged.

You

Shantelle pointed out.

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

safe.”

was no stopping the man. He would not

camera.

came up first as she set the call. She heard Evan remark, “You look tired. Get some

Shantelle replied. “I had a very critical patient today.

about to rotate her camera and give Evan a view of Miguel and Andy when he sought, “What’s that

frowned

back. “There is nothing

me.”

behind you, “Evan

okay? This

Evan. You are giving me a fright.” Shantelle

and Andy,

there. Thank you for taking my call. Let me talk to Lucas later, okay?” Evan ended the video call from there, making Shantelle completely bemused. What was all the fuzz about wanting to

***

are you coming back?”

sideways on his

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give Shantelle her phone.

nine. That night, however, Shantelle was already feeling

He has

I’ll give the phone to you later. I

“I really miss my daddy. Why can’t he be here with us? Maybe we should just go to

gave up, saying, “Fine. When you are done, don’t forget to put the phone in my room and charge

Mommy. I love

love you,” she

says goodnight, too,”

announced.

‘Goodnight, Evan,” she answered.

love you, mommy,” Lucas

her face when Shantelle replied again, “I

you, mommy,” he

replied, already at the door. From then on, the mother and son went

“I love