The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor

Chapter 71: Evan Cooking

Following Lucas’ question, Shantelle turned to Evan for help, but the man said to their son, “That’s entirely up to your mommy.”

Shantelle’s mouth fell open as she glared at Evan. ‘Great, so much for the help.’

“Please, Mommy. Please. I want a brother and then a sister and then a brother

again!” Lucas said, counting with his

fingers.

Before Shantelle could answer, however, she saw Keith walk in. She found a perfect excuse to change the topic. “Oh, look. It’s your Uncle Keith!”

“Hi, Uncle Keith!” Lucas waved. Then, he

saw a familiar lady who walked up behind

Keith. “Hi, Aunt Karise.”

Behind Lucas, Shantelle was shocked to see her friend arriving at the party with Keith. She could tell Evan was also taken

aback.

Keith and Karise first greeted Lucas. After which, they exchanged pleasantries with Shantelle and Evan.

Evan gave Keith that probing look that the latter mouthed, ‘Later.’

Shantelle was also curious, but Karise gave her that same face, the kind that suggested she would talk about it

afterward. They all ate at the same table. There was silence for the first few minutes, but eventually, Keith and Evan talked business, covering the insurance claims of Lockwood Children’s Hospital.

They were all mostly done with their

meals when Keith turned to Lucas and

asked how he was. Lucas happily shared

how he loved his new home, including enrolling in a new school. Lucas

described, “I’m going back to school next month.”

“That’s great, Lucas,” Keith said, giving the boy a high-five.

“And guess what, Uncle Keith? Mommy and Daddy will give me a brother soon!” Lucas announced, making Shantelle

choke on her wine.

Keith wound up frowning at Evan. He signaled Evan to join the boy’s table by

standing up and walking over to where Wendell was.

“Shanty, excuse me. I won’t take long,”

Evan said.

“Go, have time with your friends too,” Shantelle encouraged.

After Evan left, Karise moved to sit next

to Shantelle. She whispered, “Are you back together?”

“Um, no,” Shantelle admitted. “I want to think this through first. Lucas is just jumping to conclusions because I have allowed myself to spend time with Evan. I don’t want to put a name on it for now, but what’s with you and Keith?”

“Oh, me and Keith? Nothing, we are just friends!” Karise replied, her face turning

red.

“Okay, then. Why did you blush?” Shantelle asked. “There’s something else,

is there?”

sort of having a ‘ friends with benefits’ kind of agreement, “Karise

you.

okay. Just be careful. Keith

serial dater,” Shantelle reminded.

forget you,” Karise reminded Shantelle.” Sorry, I didn’t mean to

shook her head and smiled. She replied, “if anything, I want Keith to move on with the right girl. Who

replied, “No, strictly

you gave me advice the last time, let me point out one thing: where

***

in the boys’ group,

same. However,

to being

more on

stood in Shantelle’s life.

saw us

give him a brother, but no,

We finally

again this

scare her and push for

“Evan claimed.

for her,”

dig that,” Sean

asking for his opinion. Keith chuckled and

It’s a good idea. Go for

gulped. When was the last time he cooked?

hit Lockwood and

some eggs.

***

Evan said as he narrowed his

receiving tips on how to flip a

to show off that golden brown top. Finally, when Evan turned the pancake

over Evan because

badly wanted the succeeding

Lucas about his plan.

agreed to be in the kitchen at six in the morning. That day, Evan left the villa at five, bringing bags

Evan had baked an egg

maids helped Evan prepare the dining area

to arrive.

“Surprise!” Lucas exclaimed.

still wearing

Why are you wearing

wait. You cooked

asked in shock. Her

–

his own hands?

way!

Doctor Shant,” Evan said, not hesitating to call Shantelle. “Lucas

chair for Shantelle to take a seat.

try it too, Daddy!”

then, we will try it together,” Evan answered. He helped Lucas into a chair. He removed his apron

a single pancake, and

pieces of sausage each.

apron, he sat

Lucas and served himself.

“Mmmm. Smell’s good. Buttermilk?”

Shantelle sought.

I tried to mimic

“The chef there was happy to give me

Evan’s suggestion. She

a few thousand

we?” Evan proposed.

sliced their pancakes and chewed down

exclaimed. “I love the pancakes. They taste like the Century

proudly said.