The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor

Chapter 63: Lucas’ Hero
“Let me, Shanty,” Evan offered.
“No, let me,” Keith proposed. (1
Both Keith’s and Evan’s eyes narrowed at each other as if letting out laser beams. They still had not settled their issues, but
when it came to Shantelle, they worked together. They had both offered to help Shantelle carry out a box of her belongings to the
van.
Two months had passed since Shantelle and William were dismissed from the hospital. The day had come for the Scotts’ to
move back to Rose Hills. Evan and Keith offered a helping hand.
“I’ll take that, Shanty,” Evan repeated.
“He shouldn’t really be carrying things. His skin will stretch. My company paid a hefty amount of money just to cover his skin
transplant,” Keith reminded.
Shantelle pursed her lips, saying, “Keith is right, Evan. You should sit this one out. This box is rather heavy.”
“You are right, Keith. How concerned of you, “Evan confirmed. Then, he glanced at Shantelle, asking, “Can I get help
readjusting my compression garments?”
“Oh, of course.” Shantelle gave the box to Keith and ordered Evan on the couch. “Let
me take a look at it.” 2
Keith’s mouth twitched, his eyes further thinning at Evan. He may have carried Shantelle’s things, but Evan got her attention,
thanks to his burns!
As Shantelle removed the compression garments around Evan’s arm, the man
smirked at Keith, suggesting he still won. Keith bitterly loaded the box into a van outside the house.
Back in the living room, Lucas approached his parents. He asked, “Mommy, why does

daddy wear stockings around his arms?” T
Both Evan and Shantelle chuckled. Shantelle
replied, “It’s not stockings, honey. It’s a
compression garment that will keep your daddy’s arms from swelling and help reduce the scarring. He will have to wear this for
maybe eight months or a year.”
As Shantelle readjusted the compression garment, Lucas caught a glimpse of Evan’s arm. Seeing how it was somewhat
disfigured, tears unknowingly rolled down
his cheek, and he embraced Evan on the side.
He said, “You are my hero, daddy. You are better than batman and superman! Thank you for saving Mommy. I love you, daddy.”
At first, Evan chuckled at being compared to a DC Comic hero, but he soon embraced
Lucas, kissing him on the forehead. He replied, “I love you too, Lucas, and I love
your mommy. I will do anything for her, but I don’t know about being better than
batman and superman.”
Shantelle wound up smiling at Lucas’ words, but at the same time, tears also stung her eyes at how her son hugged his father.
The way he looked up to Evan was so heart-
warming. She had to turn to the side, stop adjusting Evan’s compression garments,
and hide whatever emotions she felt. As she
wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes,
she saw Keith staring at them.
Keith had that look of defeat on his face, and Shantelle could not help but give him an apologetic glance. Shantelle knew Keith
cared for Lucas, but the bond between Evan

and her son was so natural. They just instantly clicked.
She watched as Keith returned to the
driveway, his head down, his face looking frail.
Since the Scotts’ home in Rose Hills was
fully furnished, they only brought their clothes and valuables. Shantelle packed a few books, but other than that, pieces of
furniture were left in the house, which they had put up for sale.
***
Heartbeats later, everyone was on the private plane to Rose Hills, including Keith. Miguel was with them. He had decided to
relocate to Rose Hills. Among Shantelle’s other guards, only Andy came with them,
adding to Evan’s security team.
Shantelle and her family settled at the back of the jet. Evan was in the middle, working on his laptop.
Evan was reviewing emails from his
assistant when Keith unexpectedly sat in
front of him. Evan frowned. He declared, “I
don’t want to argue.”
“I’m not here to argue,” Keith said.
“Evan, thank you for saving, Shanty,” Keith suddenly voiced. “I must admit, you did better than me. You bought the old Scotts’
home, you saved Shanty twice, and I could
tell that Lucas loves you more than me.”
“You sure had it made,” Keith added.

Evan found himself leaning back, simply studying Keith. Soon he said, “Thank you for looking out for Shanty and Lucas all those
years, but it still doesn’t change the fact that you deprived me of my son and lied to me.”
Keith looked down and replied, “I thought I would be enough for them, Evan. Would it
make you feel better to know that I now realize how I was wrong?”
en I saw Lucas calling you his hero, it
broke me,” Keith declared. He hissed,
massaging his neck and turning to the
plane’s window. His expression turned gentle as he described. “There was longing
in Lucas’ eyes that I had never seen. I should
have known. He never called me his hero
before.”
“I’m sorry, Evan. I’m sorry about
everything. I know I was selfish.” He looked
at Evan and declared, “I want you to know that I will back off, but if you ever hurt
Shanty again or Lucas, I swear to god, Evan, I will initiate Shanty’s next leaving, and I will make sure you never see them again.”
The two stilled in their seats for an
undetermined time until Evan cleared the
air. He said, “While I don’t like the threat, I
want to clarify that it won’t happen. I have learned from my mistakes, and you have seen me regret all those years. Do you think
I’d want to be in that situation again?”

“Look me in the eye, Keith, and tell me. Did you never see my sincerity all those years? How I have become depressed, how I
have buried myself in my work so I can forget my pain,” Evan reminded.
Keith did not answer. Instead, he sucked in a breath and said, “I don’t know. Maybe, I
chose not to see. Good luck, Evan, because
you will need it. Shanty has turned cold
when it comes to loving another man.”
“I’ve waited this long to find her. What makes you think I’ll give up now?” Evan said back. “Regardless of her decision, I am
happy just to be around her. I will keep loving her without expecting anything in
return.”
A weak smile became painted on Keith’s face. He replied, “Then I’ll be here, waiting to see how it ends.” He cleared his throat
and added, “I’ll still be there for Shanty and
Lucas, no matter what. Don’t take that away
from me.” 1
“I wasn’t planning to. You are my son’s godfather, and I expect you to do your part – give the gifts and never miss a birthday or a
holiday – it better not cost less than a thousand dollars each,” Evan responded before returning to his laptop.
Keith wound up chuckling. He was about to leave when Evan surprised him by saying, I’m sorry for punching you in the face, but
you must admit how you deserved that.”
With a nod, Keith answered, “I accept your apology.” He left without saying more.
***
While in the air, Shantelle was arranging her bag when she noticed her phone was off. She charged her mobile and turned it on
before quickly putting it on airplane mode. Soon, however, she saw how she had missed ten calls from Warlington Hospital. The
calls came in while they were moving boxes into a

van.
She turned to her father and revealed, “Dad, the hospital called.”
“Yes, they called me too, but I did not
answer. They even called Eana, but I told her not to entertain their calls. They say it had something to do with a heart transplant
procedure.” William said, “Let them be. Whatever they need, we are no longer
obligated to deliver. They made their choices.
Eana, William’s assistant, had to stay behind to ensure the house sale went through
smoothly, but she would soon follow to Rose
Hills with her family. That was how the hospital got through Eana.
Hearing her father, Shantelle thought deeply. She said, “I wonder why they would
call. They still have Doctor Hale.”