*** While Evan was trying to convince Shantelle to spend more time with Lucas, back in Rose Hills, Keith went straight to his favorite club, ready to drown his sorrows. Keith was ushered into his usual seat. Typically, he would go out with his friends, Sean, Wendell, and sometimes Evan, but not t
"Does Shanty have feelings for Evan?" Karise repeated the question. She shook her head and replied to Keith, "To be honest, I don't know." "Shanty seemed to shut her emotions when it came to Evan. Whenever I mention his name, she appears like she heard nothing or just hum. I can't tell if she is an
Shantelle let out a heavy sigh. She had been holding her phone up for almost a minute. "Shanty, it's just a phone number," Evan said. "You'll need to get in touch with me for our son, Lucas." "Evan, I will not entertain calls that do not involve my son. So do not get any wild ideas," Shantelle cl
The transfer to the new room was seamless. Erick was amazed by how the hospital staff moved his body without discomfort. He smiled brightly at a new space, which was huge and brighter. "Now, this is more like it." "Uncle, it's time to start getting up," Shantelle ordered. "Have you passed gas yet?"
"Daddy, over there!" Lucas' eyes were wide open, his arms stretching to reach for the apple he found. He was sitting on top of Evan's shoulders, leaning closer to the tree. "Almost there, daddy. Move closer!" Lucas ordered. Evan blended with the tree leaves to give Lucas his chance to grab the a
"I don't know. You did not hurt me, but if you hurt mommy again, I will be mad," Lucas said, his arms crossed against his chest. "I won't hurt your mommy again. I have learned my lesson." Evan promised. "I love your mommy, and I love you, son." Evan saw how Lucas' eyes were watering. He called hi
Just who is this man pleading before her? Shantelle did not recognize him. In fact, his whole arrival and approach to everything had been a complete surprise to her. First, he told her he loved her and had gone around looking for her. Second, he did not retort over the fact that she had hidden Luc
Shantelle ultimately took a deep breath with her eyes shut. It appeared to Evan that she was bracing herself. When she opened her eyes, she clearly and slowly answered, "I don't. I don't, Evan. I don't love you anymore." There was not a hint of emotion in her tone. She wasn't angry or nervous. It