The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor

Chapter 55: See The Old Mansion

“It wasn’t just about the divorce, Evan,” William said. “You never spoke to me to Eleanor. Weren’t we family friends? Wasn’t Shanty the same girl you had looked after when you were in high school?”

“All that was thrown away, all because of your marriage. You have to admit it, that arranged marriage ruined our relationships. “William added. “And now, you are telling me you want my daughter back? After all the pain you had made her go through? Evan, maybe you and Shanty weren’t meant to be together -”

“It’s like saying that Lucas isn’t meant to be, “Evan interrupted, making William sigh.

“I didn’t suggest that- I wouldn’t,” William replied. “I love my grandson. He brings joy to our lives. Lucas was not a mistake.”

“Uncle William, I was wrong, and I will say

sorry over and over again. Not only that, I will prove it. My being here is not

temporary. I will be part of Lucas’ life. If Shanty would have me, I would make up for all those times I hurt her. I will treat her as my queen, but I won’t be able to show you if you don’t give me a chance,” Evan

expressed.

“I’m sorry, Uncle William. I was blind, and I realized it too late, but please. We can’t change the fact that I am Lucas’ father. Let me be that father for him and let me try to win Shanty back,” Evan begged.

“Whether my daughter takes you back is not my decision to make,” William responded. But I, for one, am against it. You say you love my daughter now? That remains to be seen. More than words, Evan. More than

words.”

“And what is this I keep hearing from Lucas about going back to Rose Hills? Evan, we have left Rose Hills for good. We gave up on everything – including our familial home so

I could give my daughter a new life,” William described. “I sacrificed my career, my investments

“I know about that, Uncle, and I’m sorry that you made those decisions,” Evan cut in. “But I can make it right. If you let me.”

“Shanty doesn’t have to make a name here in Warlington,” Evan explained. “From what I understand, Warlington Hospital relies on you and Shanty when it comes to chest surgeries.” 1

“That skill won’t go away. Shanty can practice her profession in Rose Hills. I can buy shares in St. Dominique Hospital and turn it into a heart center that focuses on heart treatment,” Evan began. “And as for your home, Uncle, you still have a home in Rose Hills. The home you cherished, the

same estate where Shanty grew up, is in my

name.”

“What?” William asked in confusion.

“When I learned that you left, I bought the property in the hopes that your family would return,” Evan revealed. “I hoped, and I

hoped because I meant to give it back as an

apology – a gift.”

“I know that house means a lot to you and your family, so I bought it. I brought the deed with me today. It’s in the car,” Evan added. “I can show it to you.”

There was silence between them, and it

almost a minute

get it.

Walking past

She mouthed,

and a smile,

Evan returned to the study, he presented William with the title and the

from the Jones’.

of the house

William gasped. From where Evan sat, he saw moments of William smiling, sometimes teary-eyed. “How did you get the Jones’ to agree? I gave them a very

and revealed, I bought the house twice the price they paid you. They immediately agreed. If they

upon them. William uttered, “So you think

did not know where

replied, “No, definitely

was miserable for over

that money couldn’t buy contentment, but

for my own and my

– Lucas’s

and on, declaring what he would do

returned to recheck the photos until he suggested, This still

my sincerity,” Evan responded

still doesn’t change the fact that it will all boil down to Shanty’s

William reminded.

“I understand,” Evan acknowledged.

to gift this back

“Willingly, without

Evan in the eye, saying, ‘ I want to see

away, sir,”

I’d like to see Erick

requested.

heart. He knew meeting the Scotts would make his parents happy. Tears welled in the corners of his eyes, and he replied, “They – they would love to see you. Thank you, Uncle William. You

happy.”

***

going to see Daddy’s home, Mommy?” Lucas asked.

four in the morning the

grandpa decided on this trip abruptly,

stay

buckling Lucas’ seatbelt.

day?” Lucas

He looked to the

“Daddy, only for a

Hills, taking a private jet Evan

quick as possible without sacrificing the

traveling.

five in the morning and arrived at Rose Hills before seven. They went straight

for their first