"Dad, please," Shantelle begged. "I'm not doing this for me. I swear. I don't plan to be involved with Evan in that way. This is all for Lucas." The day finally came for Shantelle to have that talk with her parents. After arriving from their long vacation, Lucas spilled the beans before Shantelle c

"I shared my snacks with Max now, Daddy, and you were right. It feels good to share!" Lucas said. "That's good, Lucas. Remember, it is -" "Better to give than to receive," Lucas finished for Evan, and they both smiled. "Atta boy," Evan remarked, making a mess of Lucas' hair. After the appetize

"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 marria

William did not answer at first. He returned to recheck the photos until he suggested, "This still doesn't convince me of your sincerity towards my daughter, Evan -" "I'll keep proving my sincerity," Evan responded with conviction in his tone. "And this still doesn't change the fact that it will

Shantelle looked away but was already feeling uncomfortable, her ears feeling warm. She and Evan had walked into the doorway, holding hands. Thanks to Lucas, constantly staring at their hands. It gave her mixed emotions, the kind that Shantelle did not want to entertain. Evan, on the other hand, w

"Yes, I remember I had that especially made for Shanty," William added. "The evergreen maze?" Evan sought. "Yes, it's still there in the backyard. I just had it trimmed. Lucas would love it." "Wow, mommy! I love it here already! So when are we moving?" Lucas said outright. It wasn't just the thou

"The healing is good, Uncle. Don't stress too much. Normally, it will take up to six weeks to heal from an open heart surgery," Shantelle said after checking Erick's chest wound. "You must have received detailed instructions from your cardiologist. Maintain your medication and keep monitoring your h

Seeing her father go, Shantelle glanced at Keith. Since their awkward talk about his feelings, she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He also called concerning insurance coverage in which she had no choice but to take the call. She asked, "How are you?" "Bee

"Daddy!" Outside the Scotts' home, Lucas ran to Evan, and his father carried him in his arms. "Sorry I'm late, Lucas. I got stuck with work, but I still made it," Evan said. He looked at his watch and confirmed he still had an hour before dinner time. He whispered to Lucas, "Where is your mommy?"

"What the -" Keith glowered. This time, Evan smirked at Keith. Shantelle's eyes rounded. Next, Miguel opened the box of chocolate truffles. He tasted one and then another. After which, he suggested, "But how would we know if the rest don't have poison?" Miguel ended up eating half of each tru