The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor

Chapter 65: Karise’s Apology

“Karise?” Shantelle said, seeing her best

friend arrive at the doorway of their old mansion. She leaned back and asked, “How

– how did you know?” (1

“That you are here?” Karise replied. “Keith

told me.”

Shantelle smiled weakly and embraced her friend, saying, “We are having a picnic lunch. Why don’t you join us for dessert?”

“Picnic lunch? With whom?” Karise asked.

Shantelle first pursed her lips. Then she shrugged and revealed, “With the

Thompsons, Uncle Erick and Aunt Clara are

here. Evan is also here.”

“Oh.” Karise hesitated and said, “I don’t

know if I am welcome then. I have heard

from Keith how Lucas has met his father. I

am happy for him.”

There was that awkward silence between

them before Shantelle asked, “Are you?”

“Shanty, please. Let’s talk about it, okay? That’s why I came in the first place,” Karise pleaded.

Shantelle let Karise in. They settled on one bench in the backyard, permitting Karise a good view of how Evan and Lucas were chatting merrily. Karise had earlier greeted the Scotts and the Thompsons, including Evan. Lucas seemed to have forgotten her,

but that was understandable. Their busy lives prevented them from keeping in touch.

“Wow, they look happy,” Karise remarked, seeing Lucas feeding his father with dessert, and Evan acted like a bear with claws before taking the spoon into his mouth.

“They are,” Shantelle answered contently. And I guess it’s because they don’t see each other every day that they make most of their time together.”

did not know how long they sat there, merely watching Lucas

looked for you, Shanty like seriously did, but at first- I don’t know if Doctor

me,” Shantelle acknowledged. “So, I don’t

entirely.”

–

effort, saying, “He stayed overnight at the cemetery

they met a few times

him suddenly appearing out of nowhere. I realized how serious he was and that,

as Karise narrated. She did not quite understand where her friend was going with her

Evan, Shanty –

infatuated.”

advantage of the

about

see him once in a

breaking down in tears. “I’m sorry, Shanty. I kept the truth from you because there was a

spark between Evan

am a bad friend and aunt

Lucas!”

to have quieted into the air. She could not think properly; all she grasped

but her friend did not reciprocate. Karise wound up letting go and asking

her back to the door, where

you are my friend, but I can’t help but be hurt by

“Give

to close the door

know one thing. Do

no.” At the door, Karise

not tell him about you that he stopped seeing me. He was only meeting me, hoping he would

I haven’t seen

feelings are long gone, but I just wanted to be honest.

Lucas – knowing how he still loves you, I want you

about your divorce, Shanty,”

not just saying this for the sake of Lucas. I’m saying

Shantelle

that’s what love is all about. It’s

risks. Otherwise, you will be left wondering for the rest of your life. I know it’s hard to fall in love

love is sweeter the second

Shantelle, relishing in her warmth. She said, “I miss you, Shanty. Take care, and I hope we can get back to

Shantelle was primarily silent.

failed to notice how it was time for the Thompsons