Share

Chapter 0006

Author: LiLhyz
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

"Good morning, Evan. I love you."

Evan smiled in his dream, hearing Shantelle repeat those words. She never got tired of expressing how she felt. In his dream, he did not respond, but he sensed the warmth in his heart.

Suddenly, he heard his phone buzz. It was his wake-up call.

"Shanty, can you turn off the alarm, please? I want to sleep longer. It's Saturday," Evan groaned in his sleep. "Shants. Shanty?"

His eyes opened, realizing he was calling out his wife's name. He sat up and turned to the empty side of the bed. Then his gaze landed on the bedside table. When he saw the divorce papers and the letter she wrote, it dawned on him how Shantelle was already gone.

"Right. She left," Evan said under his breath. Again, this was supposed to be his happiest moment. He was free! All he needed to do was to formalize the divorce, and he would be officially a single man, but why was his chest still feeling heavy? It had not felt any better since he learned about Shantelle's leaving.

He noticed his phone was ringing. He checked it and saw it was Nicole calling. He ignored it at first and just lay on the bed. When his phone continued to ring, he groaned in irritation and answered it, "Nicole."

"I got the job from the public library! It's like what you said. Your father did not interfere!" There was a smile in her tone when Nicole added, "Evan, I can't thank you enough. How about we have dinner to celebrate? I can cook for you?"

"I." Evan glanced at the bedside table. Then he replied, "I can't. I have to hand to my lawyers the divorce papers - "

"Oh, did Shantelle sign it?" Nicole probe.

"Yes. Yes, she did," Evan blandly answered. There was not a hint of happiness in his voice.

"That's even more reason to celebrate. Come on, Evan. Let's have lunch together," Nicole kept insisting.

Evan sighed and responded, "I'm sorry, Nicole, but I have things to do. Next time."

He ended the call without letting Nicole finish, and then he started staring at his phone, going through his messages. Recalling Shantelle's letter, he wondered, "Which message was she referring to?"

From one app to another, Evan checked all his messengers, but he did not find any recent texts or messages from Shantelle. He frowned and pondered what she meant.

Soon, he attempted to call Shantelle's phone. "The person you are calling is out of reach."

Again and again, he called. Since he could not get through, he sent her a message: [Shanty, I got your letter. Thank you for signing the divorce papers. I know you said you did not want the alimony, but I will still transfer the funds to you. By the way, I did not get any message from you, despite what you have written in your letter.]

Evan spent an hour waiting in bed, but Shantelle did not reply. He went down to have his late breakfast. When Shantelle still did not respond, he sent another message: [Shanty, we could still be friends. We have known each other since we were young. We don't need to be strangers.]

He bathed and changed into a new set of clothes. Evan left to meet his lawyers and, after handing in the divorce papers, he decided to pay his father and mother a visit.

When he entered the gates to the old Thompsons' mansion, Evan felt tensed. It was about time for him to tell his parents of his decision to divorce Shantelle. He did not know how they would take it.

His parents, Erick and Clara Thompsons, genuinely loved Shantelle as their daughter-in-law.

"Are my parents here?" Evan asked.

"Yes, Sir. They are in the garden with Misses - I mean, Miss Scott," the maid said.

Instantly, Evan knew what was going on. He looked outside and realized that the Scotts' car was parked next to his father's. Shantelle was here to report their divorce!

Many possibilities played in his head. Yet again, he was angered. He was prepared to defend himself should his father retort by threatening him again. Evan marched with heavy steps until he found himself in the gardens. What he saw broke his heart. He could make out how the news saddened his parents.

Erick and Clara were embracing Shantelle with tears in their eyes. His wife was doing the same, weeping.

"Evan," Clara, his mother, called. "You are here."

The embrace between the three broke off, and Evan could finally see Shantelle. It was obvious that she had been crying, observing the bags around her eyes.

"Shantelle tells me you have finally divorced?" Clara said in a soft tone.

Then, to Evan's surprise, his father said, "I guess it's better. I'm tired of forcing this onto you both."

"Don't worry, Evan. Shantelle had told me it was her decision. So I respect it," Erick said.

'What?' That came as an amazement to Evan. If his father knew it was his decision, a debate would happen again! He secretly thanked Shantelle for that.

"Aunt, Uncle. I have to go," Shantelle sniffed her tears away and said, "Goodbye."

"Goodbye, Shanty. We love you, dear. Good luck with everything," Clara said, waving goodbye.

Shantelle walked past Evan, not minding him for a second. It wasn't like her at all. Evan asked silently, 'Did she just ignore me?'

A big part of Evan was dumbfounded. She never ignored him. Noticing how she kept walking without glancing at him, he said, "I tried calling you."

"Hmmm?" Shantelle raised a brow and softly replied, "I changed my number."

And just like that, Shantelle walked away. She did not even say goodbye or give Evan her new number.

***

A month passed.

"Miss Shanty said to thank you for the divorce certificate," Howard, the Thompsons family driver, said in front of Evan.

With his money and connection, Evan quickly got the divorce certificates done. Officially, he was already a free man.

Clearing his throat, Evan asked, "Is that it? Did she say... anything else?"

"Nothing, sir. She just accepted it and returned to whatever it was she was doing. The Scotts appeared to be busy." Howard shrugged. "Their maids were walking in and out of the house, carrying boxes. Maybe they were cleaning the house."

"I see," Evan replied, inwardly disappointed. "Thank you, Howard - oh, and -"

Evan reached for a gift box inside his drawers and gave it to Howard, "This is for your son." He smiled and added, "I remember he liked baseball. Wendell sold some of his card collections."

"I figured Clark would love this," Evan added.

Howard had a huge smile on his face. He answered, "Thank you, sir. You are very thoughtful."

"Don't mention it. I just remembered," Evan replied, and Howard left his office.

Half bothered by Shantelle's pure silence, Evan went about his work. As he did, he kept reminding himself how this was his decision and that it was best for both of them; him and Shantelle.

In the evening, he received an invitation from his friend, Sean. They wanted to have drinks at the club.

At the same time, he received a text from Nicole. She said, "Evan, let's celebrate. I got my first salary from the library, but I don't have any friends to celebrate it with. Please, Evan."

Evan felt responsible altogether. He had been busy with work and had not also visited Nicole. Thus, he wound up inviting her to the club.

Instead of a private room, like they usually had, Sean booked a secluded booth at the club. Keith and Wendell were already there.

"Hey, Eva -" Sean's mouth fell open when he saw Nicole. He said, "Oh, hey, Nicole."

"Hi guys, I hope you don't mind that I join you?" Nicole said, giving off that amiable smile.

"Suuurre. It's fine," Sean responded awkwardly. "You remember Wendell and Keith, right?"

"Hi, everyone. Nice to see you again," Nicole replied.

The music was on at the club. The DJ played the most upbeat tune, and a few guests started dancing. On the other hand, Evan's group enjoyed their drinks, discussing businesses, and whatnot.

"You know, Nicole, I honestly thought you were so familiar, even during the first time Evan brought you to our circle," Wendell suggested. "Have we met before?"

"Maybe it's just me, but I thought your eyes were familiar," Wendell added.

Nicole smiled and said, "No, it can't be. It was my first time to be here in Rose Hills two years ago."

"Woah, isn't that Shanty?" Sean asked, seeing a girl in a sexy white dress that hugged her body, her blonde hair bouncing as she danced with three other girls.

"Woah!" Wendell hissed.

Keith, on the other hand, whistled. "Damn, I knew she had a sexy body beneath those jeans and long dresses!"

"Announcement, everyone!" Another girl with short black hair took the microphone from the DJ. She said, "Meet my girl, Shantelle Scott! We are celebrating her divorce! She is a hot sexy ass who is single and ready to mingle!"

Evan's nose flared. His eyes widened in shock.
LiLhyz

Thank you for reading. To my old readers, welcome back. Unlike my usual novels, I have ventured into something a little different. While this story may initially give you a little heartache, trust in your author-san that you will get your well-deserved just ending. If you have any questions, please find me on social media. Search LiLhyz. If you love this novel, please support me by giving me your precious gems!

| 99+
Comments (2145)
goodnovel comment avatar
Iva
Yes I'm so glad she is moving on
goodnovel comment avatar
Muhammad Zamani
thanks for the story,but how do I unlock the next chapter
goodnovel comment avatar
triciarow2916
I have payed for all chapters, why are majority of them locked?
VIEW ALL COMMENTS

Related chapters

  • The CEO's Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor   Chapter 0007

    "Shanty! Are you excited about your going away party!" Karise said with glee. Her short black hair bounced as she jumped at the idea. Shantelle had just arrived at her best friend's home. She had called her days before, informing her that her family was leaving Rose Hills permanently. They cried o

  • The CEO's Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor   Chapter 0008

    Evan could not believe his eyes. Shantelle had always been conservative. Evan liked to think of it that she preserved herself for him. He was her first, and oddly, he had never been intimate with anyone, other than his now ex-wife. Shantelle was never the kind to go out in a club, nor did she enjo

  • The CEO's Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor   Chapter 0009

    Evan managed to flee from Shantell's friends. Unfortunately, his beloved sports car did not escape Shantelle's vomit. "Urggh. This is awful!" Shantelle said in disgust after throwing up on the side of Evan's car. Her dress got partly stained, and she absolutely reeked of alcohol. "I'm never going

  • The CEO's Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor   Chapter 0010

    When morning came, Evan woke up to find Shantelle dressed in one of her clothes. She had not brought home all of her dresses. Those that he had given her in the past remained in their closet. For a second, he studied her slender frame. He admitted she had a beautiful body. "Do you want me to hav

  • The CEO's Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor   Chapter 0011

    Evan was staring blankly at the glass window of the hospital room, wondering how Shantelle was. He fished his mobile from his trouser pocket and gawked at his phone. "Fuck." He still had no means of communicating with her. "Evan, the doctor said I can go home in two days," he heard a female voic

  • The CEO's Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor   Chapter 0012

    Moreover, there were problems at the company that he had to deal with. His schedule was bound to be busy up until the next day, and he needed to get home and rest for the night. He figured he would respond to Nicole later - much later. It was already past eight in the evening when Howard, the Thom

  • The CEO's Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor   Chapter 0013

    The double doors abruptly opened, resulting in them banging against the wall. Mrs. Shaw and Nicole snapped their heads in Evan's direction. "Evan." Nicole jolted in her stance as she called his name. "You - you startled us! Thank goodness you returned early." Nicole still had a butterfly tape on

  • The CEO's Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor   Chapter 0014

    *** Nicole gave Evan one last glance. Her eyes watered as she entered the private car of the Thompsons. Evan could tell Nicole hoped he would change his mind, but he would never. He did not judge Nicole just yet, but why did it feel like she was using the assault incident to force her way into hi

Latest chapter

  • The CEO's Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor   Chapter 0382

    "Fuck. Lucas is back?" Lewis indignantly turned to Lily and asked, "Do you know about this?" "Is Lucas really back, Lily?" Lily's mother also asked in shock. All her brothers, except for Liam, asked the same thing. Lily helplessly looked at Liam, and seeing her brother wasn't going to spill eithe

  • The CEO's Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor   Chapter 0381

    "The aortic stent graft collapse," Doctor Steven reported to the Wright family. "That caused him to faint. So, earlier, we inserted another stent, and he is under observation." "I feel that there is a but coming," Lily's oldest brother, Liam, predicted. Behind him, all of Lily's brothers were givin

  • The CEO's Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor   Chapter 0380

    "Mommy, are you okay? You have been staring into spaces lately," Aiden asked. Lily was helping her son with his homework. While Aiden wrote his answers in the book, Lily was in a daze. "Sorry, Buddy. Was thinking of something," Lily said. "Are you done?" "Almost. I'm so glad your mission got canc

  • The CEO's Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor   Chapter 0379

    Liam had introduced Jake to Lily as one of their new contractors. Often, Jake traveled to other cities to make proposals, hoping to get another project for the company. That was why he was in Lockwood. "Lily, my job here will be extended for another week," Jake revealed. "But I'll see you after th

  • The CEO's Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor   Chapter 0378

    "You know what, Lucas? You are insane!" Lily yelled, pulling her arm away from him. She did it so forcefully that the necklace around Lucas' neck bounced to reveal that golden tag with her name carved on it. Instantly, Lily stilled. Her heart skipped a beat while her eyes were glued to the pendant

  • The CEO's Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor   Chapter 0377

    "He is an important person who needs protection. It will be your primary responsibility to oversee his security," the major loudly said to Lily while they were on a military helicopter, flying ten thousand feet above the ground. This was one of those odd assignments. When Lily arrived at the mil

  • The CEO's Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor   Chapter 0376

    "Somebody has guilt written all over their face," Lily softly commented, seeing her oldest brother, Liam Wright, in the dining area of their home early that morning. If anyone knew about the arrival of one Lucas Thompson, her brother would be it. After all, Liam previously managed the joint business

  • The CEO's Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor   Chapter 0375

    “Lily? My favorite daughter in the world is back!” Lily’s mother, Scarlett, exclaimed. Lily could not help but roll her eyes at her mother’s remark. She responded, “Mom, you can’t have a favorite daughter. I am your only daughter!” Scarlett laughed. Lily’s father, Kaleb, who was sipping tea in th

  • The CEO's Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor   Chapter 0374

    Of course, what did she expect? He left her without saying anything. So now, he was practically denying their past relationship by pretending not to know her! The truth was, it stung a little. When he disappeared, Lily cried an ocean for him, yet this was how he treated her now? Then again, Lily s

DMCA.com Protection Status