"Dad, please," Shantelle begged. "I'm not doing this for me. I swear. I don't plan to be involved with Evan in that way. This is all for Lucas." The day finally came for Shantelle to have that talk with her parents. After arriving from their long vacation, Lucas spilled the beans before Shantelle c

"It wasn't just about the divorce, Evan," William said. "You never spoke to me - to Eleanor. Weren't we family friends? Wasn't Shanty the same girl you had looked after when you were in high school?" "All that was thrown away, all because of your marriage. You have to admit it, that arranged marria

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

"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

"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?"