The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor

The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor By LiLhyz Chapter 159

The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor By LiLhyz Chapter 159: Lucas’ Surprise

Lucas was hopping in his seat the second he saw the twins carried by his grandmothers. He said, “I wanna go outside! I wanna go outside!”

“Relax, Lucas. I’m pulling over!” Miguel said while driving the car.

Evan, Shantelle, and Lucas drove to their home first. A moving truck followed, carrying Lucas’s entertainment set, the same one he had at the hospital; his drum set and guitar.

Lucas donated his colossal TV for the children’s entertainment room on the isolation floor of Rose Hills Children’s Hospital. Evan willingly agreed, knowing Lucas felt connected to the children on the same floor. It was Lucas’ way of giving back.

When Miguel pulled over, Evan opened the door for Lucas, and the boy ran in tears to hug his siblings. “Amelia. I miss you so much! I love you, baby!”

Turning to Shantelle, Lucas remarked, “She is so big now, Mommy!”

“You should check out Marcus,” Evan remarked. Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

“Wow! Marcus is so chubby!” Lucas exclaimed, making everyone laugh.

“Marcus drinks a lot of milk, Lucas,” Eleanor said.

“Welcome home, my boy,” William said, offering his arms to Lucas. “I miss you every day.”

To his grandpa William, Lucas embraced and kissed his cheeks. He said, “I miss you too, grandpa.”

Erick was already teary-eyed, seeing Lucas. He requested the next hug, saying, “I’m so glad you have had your treatment Lucas, and finally, we can have our regular gathering.”

Now that Lucas’ blood counts were normal, he received kisses on the cheeks from all his grandparents. Mrs. Shaw was the same, embracing Lucas tightly and pecking his cheek. Everyone at home missed him terribly.

For the rest of the afternoon, Lucas spent time with his siblings, playing with them at the nursery. On the other hand, Evan and Shantelle prepared for their evening gathering.

At seven o’clock sharp, visitors arrived. Keith and Karise were the first, and yet again, Lucas was showered with love, from gifts to kisses and words of praise.

Milan and Wendell soon arrived, carrying a huge present. When Lucas received the box, he read the card, “To the bravest kid on the block, Lucas Thompson! Yay!”

Their group had assembled at a long table by the patio, serving as their evening dining area. Lucas chatted about his adventures at the hospital, including other children, but soon he recognized someone missing.

He looked around, his neck stretching to the driveway, and asked, “Where is Uncle Sean?”

“Ah, he is still having pain from his knee injury.” Shantelle looked at Evan as if asking for permission. She resumed, “We are not sure if he could make it.”

Changing the topic, Shantelle revealed, “But we have a great surprise for you!”

“What is it?” Lucas asked.

Evan checked his watch and said, “Well, your Uncle James should be bringing his next gift. He should be here any minute now.”

Lucas’s gaze extended as the food was served on the long table. He often got up to peek through the driveway. It made the adults laugh, but soon, a limo entered the gates and parked at the driveway.

Lucas became extra excited, but as much as he wanted to see his surprise from the patio, Evan warned, “Lucas, take your seat and wait. Your gift surprise will be coming through the living room area.”

“Okay, Daddy,” Lucas said before pouting her lips. 1

The entire time Lucas waited, Shantelle studied her son. She smiled and anticipated her son’s joyful reaction. Eventually, they heard footsteps coming from the living room and little feet running.

“Lucas!” It was Lily. Scarlett Wright flew all the way from Braeton and brought her daughter to see Lucas. It was her way of bringing a smile to Lucas’ face and also to Lily’s. Scarlett also had an important matter to discuss with Shantelle. 2

“Lily!” Lucas screamed with bright eyes. 2

The two ran to each other, and Shantelle swore; it played in slow motion in her head. It was as though Lily and Lucas never chatted with each other online. They hugged each other tightly, both hopping in their stance and teary-eyed. 1

“I miss you, Lucas!” Lily exclaimed.

“I miss you too, Lily. Thanks for coming!” Lucas said.

“I’m going to teach you how to play the drums!” Lucas offered.

“I’d love that!” Lily said.

The two continued to chat right in front of the adults, entertaining everyone.

“Those two are just so cute,” Milan remarked.

“They are, aren’t they?” Shantelle also commented.

Suddenly, Lucas and Lily were ready to leave and work on their itinerary. Scarlett held them back and said, “Before you learn to play drums and play with Lucas’ siblings, you need to eat dinner.”

The kids groaned, encouraging giggles around them.

Their party began to indulge in mouthwatering food. James, who had dropped off Scarlett and Lily, also joined the special welcome celebration. Everyone relished their meal and failed to notice a car had arrived.

Moments later, a familiar voice came through, “Having fun without me? That’s not good.” 1

Everyone’s head snapped in the direction of the voice. They were all shocked to find Sean!

“Uncle Sean!” Lucas exclaimed, his eyes rounded in delight. 1

“I’m so glad you can make it, Sean!” Evan said. He stood up and approached Sean.

A male caregiver was pushing Sean. He was still in a wheelchair, unable to walk properly. When Evan stood before his friend, he leaned down and hugged Sean. He said, “Damn, since you left the heart and lung center, I haven’t seen you.”

Keith and Wendell also approached to offer Sean a hug. Lucas was the next to embrace Sean. He said, “Uncle, Sean. I really miss you! You have forgotten our daily calls.”

A hiss left Sean’s lips. He caressed Lucas’ head and said, “Uncle Sean is still not well. I’m sorry, Lucas, but we can spend more time together when I get better.”

Shantelle also got upto embrace Sean. Milan did the same, but Karise only blew him a kiss. She said, “Sean, I love you, but I’m getting too heavy to keep getting up.”

A laugh escaped Sean’s lips as his caregiver found him a vacant space in front of the table. He said, “That’s fine. I’ll be glad to sit in front of you, Karise.”

“Where is Brooklyn?” Karise asked.

There was a short pause coming from Evan, Keith, and Wendell. Their eyes looked elsewhere as if evading the topic. Soon, however, Sean replied, “Ah, Brooklyn is still at the firm. She has a lot of work to do.”

Sean cleared his throat to defend his wife, “I could barely help her out at the firm, so she is taking a lot of work.”

“Oh,” Karise said. “Isn’t that why you guys hire more people for?”

At that point, Shantelle glared at Karise, but she did not see anything wrong with her question.

“Haha.” Sean groaned. He replied, “My wife is an accountant. Do you know that most accountants are thrifty? Brooklyn is very good with holding money, maybe… a little too good?”

“And here comes the monster cake!” Evan purposely shifted everyone’s attention as the cook brought a giant, moist chocolate cake covered in chocolate ganache.

“Woah!” Lucas and Lily said at the same time.

As the cook served the cake on the table, he described, “The cake can be paired with vanilla ice cream.”

“Yay!” Lucas and Lily exclaimed together.

The children’s delight and excitement brought happiness to everyone’s eyes that they had all forgotten about Sean’s situation. While the rest started with their dessert, Sean and his caregiver ate their meals.

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Later in the evening, after Evan and Shantelle’s parents had left, the men gathered to catch up. Milan, Shantelle, Karise, and Scarlett formed a group of their own. Lily and Lucas went straight to the nursery to play with the twins.

The men went to the pool area to enjoy some drinks. It was from there that Sean suddenly broke down in tears. 1

It shocked Evan, Wendell, and Keith. Sean was the most playful in their group, the funniest, and the one with the happiest disposition. They had never seen their friend break down in such a way.

When Sean leaned back, he revealed, “Two days ago, the doctor told me that I should be able to start walking by now, even in small steps.”

“He fucking said that he did everything he could, and now it was up to me to strengthen my muscles,” Sean said. “But until now, my knee is still feeling like shit.”

“What makes things worse is that Brooklyn and I have been fighting so much since we lived together,” Sean gasped and revealed, “Then, after realizing how I wasn’t getting any better, she said -”

Sean swallowed air down his throat before revealing, “She said she wants a fucking divorce. She said this was not the marriage I promised her.”