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 and Evan,

she heard Karise say, “Evan looked for you, Shanty like seriously did, but at first- I

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

entirely.”

–

Evan’s every effort, saying, “He stayed overnight at the cemetery on the day you

lot more, including how they met a few times

got used to him suddenly appearing out of nowhere. I realized how serious he was and that, despite the wrong he had done, there was actually… a

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

up liking Evan,

infatuated.”

I took advantage of

kept asking about

once in

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

spark

know I am a bad friend

Lucas!”

air. She could not think properly; all she grasped was

explanation, she hugged Shantelle on the side, but her friend did not reciprocate. Karise wound up

where Karise asked, “Will you forgive

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

“Give

to close the door

asked, “I want to know one thing. Do you still have those feelings

no.” At the door, Karise

he stopped seeing me. He was only meeting me, hoping he

I haven’t seen

even remember. Those feelings are long gone, but I just

say this, but seeing Evan now and how he is with Lucas – knowing how he still loves you, I want you to know that I honestly felt

your divorce, Shanty,”

wrist and continued, “And I’m not just saying this for the sake of Lucas. I’m saying

again?” Shantelle asked with

that’s what love is

Otherwise, you will be left wondering for the rest of your life. I know it’s hard to fall in love again, especially with your past with Evan. It might not work, but

second time around. Think about

warmth. She said, “I miss you, Shanty. Take care, and I hope we can get back to how things

Shantelle was primarily silent. Karise’s words gave

she failed to notice how it was time for the