Unfortunately, instead of Keith's hand, it landed on an open pitcher of water the maid had earlier set, in case Keith and Shantelle needed any. The phone sank to the very bottom of the pitcher. Keith's eyes widened. Shantelle's heart raced. "Oh, F -" Keith covered his mouth with his hand and f
Evan left for Hamlin City the next day. Their financial business had expanded across the country, slowly opening branches in various cities. That day was their groundbreaking ceremony. Evan had to be there and pretend to shovel some earth. "Sir, um. Did you sleep at all?" James asked, observing him
Evan sucked in a breath. He raked his fingers through his hair and answered, "I don't know." The truth was, he feared what would come out of the investigation. What if Shantelle was already married? She may already have a child. To Evan, the unknown was less heartbreaking. "Get me a sleeping pil
"Happy Anniversary, grandma & grandpa!" Lucas greeted, carrying a cake early in the morning into the dining room. Behind him was his mother, Shantelle. "Happy Anniversary, mom and dad!" Shantelle greeted. Both Shantelle and Lucas kissed William and Eleanor on the cheek. Shantelle then gave an en
Shantelle was getting used to her new schedule. For the past three days, she had been bringing Lucas to school. She had a few hours to rest at home before waking up again to fetch her son, and then she would go straight to work. What she dreaded, however, was the coming weekend. She was going to t
***Meanwhile, in one private suite at Warlington Hospital, the Thompsons had already settled in. Erick Thompson was connected to a heart monitor, resting in bed while his wife, Clara, noted instructions from the nurse. "Doctor Hale will introduce you to the patients attending doctors tomorrow.
Evan's heart swelled with pride, seeing this different side of Shantelle. This had always been her dream, and she finally achieved it. His ex-wife was now a doctor. Shantelle looked more sophisticated. She was confident, and she commanded the nurses with conviction. She moved around the emergenc
Honestly, it wasn't in her place to care. She felt it was such a slap on her face that he would get the same wedding ring for him and Nicole. Of course, she considered how she could be wrong. It had been so long since she had removed her wedding ring. Perhaps her mind was playing tricks on her. "