The CEO's Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor novel Chapter 20

Days passed.

With the help of Wendell's father, Evan had Melody, and her father locked up. Although Thomas Campbell's charges were less severe, and he was bound to be set free, he did not escape Evan's wrath.

Thomas' unpaid property taxes surfaced, and the local government issued a memo to seize his mansion in Rose Hills. His illicit transactions with politicians in Rose Hills and in Lockwood were spread through the internet, and the truth about his failing business came to light.

Like what his father did in the past, Evan also announced a business ban against the Campbells. No one wanted to be associated with Thomas Campbell, and no private lawyer represented him. He was left to choose a public defender, who wasn't that keen to support him as well.

Evan had never been angered in the same manner all his life that he made sure Thomas and Melody Campbell would learn to fear him. He used up all his influence, and he did not hold back.

However, despite receiving justice, despite going all out on Melody's punishment, Evan's heart was not at ease. He was angry at Melody, but he was more... mad at himself.

For days, he had been staying at his office, barely sleeping, and simply putting all his effort into his work and following up with the authorities. He hoped that by tiring himself, the heavens would forgive him for his oversight.

He had not spoken to his parents, and he avoided his friends. His Assistant, James, was also sensitive enough never to mention Nicole Lively or Melody Campbell in the office.

One afternoon, Wendell came to see Evan.

Evan had dark circles around his eyes. He had not shaved his face for days and appeared troubled.

"What's wrong with you, Evan? Nicole slash Melody is already behind bars," Wendell asked. "Why are you killing yourself with work?"

Evan continued signing the contract in front of him. When he was done, he sucked in a breath. He shut his eyes and finally revealed what was bothering him. "Wendell, I don't know what else to do. I don't know what to say to my parents."

His mouth parted as he gawked in no particular direction. He felt a lump in his throat, which was very difficult to gulp down. Eventually, he resumed, "I - I don't know how to apologize to Shanty. Her family should be back from vacation, but I don't have a face to show her. It was Nicole who provoked her the whole time."

"I brought that woman back to this town! I caused my parents and I to quarrel!" He groaned and added, "If Nicole Lively did not happen, my father would not have forced me into marrying Shantelle, and maybe things would have been different."

"Evan, please. Shanty loves you. She always has. Speak to her about it, and she'll forgive you. Besides, it wasn't directly your fault," Wendell suggested. “As for your parents, you have every reason to be upset after taking away your will to choose.”

“Although.” Wendell frowned and reluctantly described, “Uncle Erick did choose well for you. Shanty is great.”

Evan repeatedly took deep breaths, doubtful. Thus, Wendell asked, "What I'd like to know is what you want from Shanty, Evan? Do you want her forgiveness because Nicole turned her into that insecure person you talked about? Or do you want more from her? Without Nicole - I mean, Melody, can you see distinctly now? How do you feel about Shanty?"

Observing how his friend had no definite answer. Wendell suggested, "Don't you have to go to Russia? Use that time to think through and plan for what you want. When you return, and your head has cleared, speak to Shanty. She'll never turn you away. Shanty is Shanty."