"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
He kept at it, pecking and pecking. In each second that passed, his mouth parted further, and so did Shantelle's. As their kisses grew demanding, Evan's hand slowly climbed up to the back of Shantelle's neck, his other arm circling her waist. As for Shantelle, her hands also crawled up to his ches
Shantelle arrived at the new heart and lung center before noon. Her father was appointed as the center's head administrator. Thus, William had some last-minute preparations before the tour. After helping William inspect specific parts of the building, she waited in the lobby where the tour was to
Shantelle could not help but feel important. During their marriage, she followed Evan around, but now it seemed like the tables had turned. Shantelle thought it felt good to be treated like a queen, and she was the center of the king's attention, a king, that was Evan in Rose Hills. *** "Shanty! O
Following Lucas' question, Shantelle turned to Evan for help, but the man said to their son, "That's entirely up to your mommy." Shantelle's mouth fell open as she glared at Evan. 'Great, so much for the help.' "Please, Mommy. Please. I want a brother and then a sister and then a brother again!" L