December 14, 2022. Chapter 2-2. Thank you, guys. I realize I have male readers here too, so I'll try to remember not to say "ladies" all the time. From here on, how can Evan win Shantelle's heart? The next chapter will be tomorrow, before 5pm.
"Karise?" Shantelle said, seeing her best friend arrive at the doorway of their old mansion. She leaned back and asked, "How - how did you know?" "That you are here?" Karise replied. "Keith told me." Shantelle smiled weakly and embraced her friend, saying, "We are having a picnic lunch. Why don't
The next day, Evan came in the evening as promised. He was putting Lucas to bed when his son asked, "Daddy, why can't we live in the same house? Do you have to leave for tonight?" "Yes, son. I have to," Evan answered. "For us to live in the same house, your mommy has to love Daddy back." "Mommy st
Evan signed the documents before him and went about his day's first meeting. *** Stepping outside his office, James advised, "Your first appointment is ready. It's Mister Jason Turner and his daughter, Jessica. They had also requested your father's presence, but I know it wasn't wise, so I sugges
"My clients were humiliated. Your hospital purposely circulated a letter via email, suggesting that Doctor Shant and Doctor Scott were dismissed due to political gains," the lead counsel firmly said. She gave the opposing lawyer copies of the said email and added, "We want five million dollars as co
"Oh." Scarlett quickly retreated her hand, saying, "My apologies, Mister Thompson. I forgot. Though, I have seen you hold Doctor Scott -" "She's the only exception to the rule," Evan said coldly. "Oh." Scarlett chuckled. "You remind me of my brother-in-law." She winked at Shantelle and said, "He'
Immediately the next day, Evan purposely ended his work early. He had been waiting for the opportunity to take Shantelle out for months, and this was his moment. After she said yes, he did not wait another day, another week, and definitely not another month. Fortunately, it was the right season for
Evan walked toward Shantelle and offered his hand again. He said to her, "Better than old times." Shantelle studied his hand for a second, but then she took it, responding, "I suppose." Evan and Shantelle walked along the shores holding hands, sometimes submerging their feet into the water, just t
Evan thought he was dreaming when Shantelle called his name. He was too exhausted. Evan couldn't tell if it was real. He wanted to fall into a deep slumber, but out of nowhere, he felt soft lips against his. His eyes opened, feeling the drumming of his heart. He could not believe what he had just
"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 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
"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
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
"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
"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
"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
“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
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