December 10, 2022. Chapter 1-2.
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
"Mister Morgan, this is Doctor Shant from the Warlington Hospital. She would be happy to share the facility's achievements when it comes to chest surgeries," Keith proudly introduced Shantelle to Warlington's mayor, Frank Morgan. Frank Morgan was a young mayor. He took the seat at thirty-five whil
The room she was invited to was at the end of a hallway. She had to walk about twenty meters to reach where Keith was standing. Shantelle had already taken several steps when she suddenly felt an arm around her waist, a hand covering her mouth with a cloth. "Mmmmm! Mmmmm!" She saw the lady speakin