The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor

The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor By LiLhyz Chapter 151

The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor By LiLhyz Chapter 151: Complete Isolation

Shantelle cried in the bathroom as she took a shower. After she checked herself in the mirror, her heart felt heavy.

Evan walked in and said, “Wifey, we already talked about this.”

The man wiped the tears on her cheeks and said, “Wash your face, Wifey.”

Shantelle nodded, and as she cleaned her face again, Evan stood behind her. When she turned to Evan, he held her face and said, “My wife, smile for Lucas. Make him feel like this is just a walk in the park. Then, you might want to put on a little makeup. He will know that you cried.”

She nodded and spent a few more minutes in the bathroom.

After Shantelle changed her clothes, she went to where Evan and Lucas were.

In the living room of their home, Lucas kissed Marcus’ cheek as Mrs. Shaw held the baby. Lucas said, “I’m going to miss you, Marcus. Thank you for your blood. I love you.” 1

Evan held Amelia, and Lucas did the same, pecking his sibling. He said,” I’m going to miss you too, baby Amelia. I love you.” i

At that point, all the adults were already wearing masks, including Shantelle and Evan. Wendell stretched his arms for Lucas, saying, “And hug your uncle! I’ll miss you, buddy, but don’t worry. We made your new home as fun as possible.”

Milan, who had stayed overnight at the couple’s home, also hugged Lucas. After letting go, Lucas said, “Aunt Milan, advance happy birthday. I have a gift for you later, but I won’t be there when you open it.”

“We will call you, buddy. At least you can see when your aunt opens the gift, ” Wendell said with a wink, and Lucas’ nodded.

All of Lucas’ grandparents also arrived, but before offering the boy a hug, they changed clothes and disinfected, just to ensure Lucas won’t get any more infection. After putting on their own masks, the grandparents alternately hugged Lucas and pecked his head. It was the safest place to kiss him. Lucas was no longer allowed a peck on the cheek.

Karise and Keith also came; just like Lucas’ grandparents, they had to change, disinfect, and wear masks to hold Lucas. Sean was the last to arrive, and he gave Lucas a warm hug. Sean said, “I’m going to give you a gift every week.”

“I’m going to give you a gift every week too,” Keith claimed.

“And me too!” Clara added, and the rest followed.

Lucas laughed and replied, “Okay, let’s schedule it. Mondays will be Uncle Wendell, Tuesdays will be Uncle Keith, Wednesdays will be Uncle Sean…”

He went on and on, making a mental list. Ultimately, each day, he would receive a gift. Lucas’ way of scheduling the gift-giving created laughter in the air that the adults momentarily forgot the reason for that small gathering.

“And we will call you every day too. You won’t see it now, but we will be on your TV screen,” Keith revealed.

“But Daddy is going to be with me,” Lucas said while reaching for Evan’s arm.

“Yes, he will, but if he takes a rest in between and you don’t want to disturb your daddy, we – all your uncles will be one call away,” Keith said. Leaning back, he asked, “So, who is the strongest little man I

know?”

“Me!” Lucas claimed.

“Remember that always because your siblings gave their blood to you so you can be better,” Keith reminded. 1

After everyone said their goodbyes, it was time for Lucas to leave with his parents. Knowing full well it would be months before seeing them again; the young man gave one last wave at his support group before hopping into the car.

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Lucas’ blood count continued to go down without a blood transfusion. It became clear to the couple that Lucas would be blood transfusion reliant from then on, and they couldn’t have that. Lucas would constantly live a life locked in a room, without having to see the world.

Thus, Evan and Shantelle proceeded with the stem cell treatment option. However, to make the treatment a success, Lucas needed to be placed in an isolated facility that could protect him from infection.

Lucas’s unique isolation facility was prepared for admission at the Rose Hills Children’s Hospital. The unit consisted of three rooms.

It had an anti-room before reaching the patient’s quarters. The room had a negative airflow chamber, lower than the usual air pressure. This prevents any contained air from flowing into other parts of the unit. The same room served as an entrance for doctors and nurses, including registered visitors. It also had a huge glass window where round nurses could observe Lucas without entering his isolation room.

The middle room was designed to be the patient’s space, where Lucas would stay for the entire part of his treatment. It was a spacious room with a bed and a sofabed for a family member or visitor. Initially, the hospital did not allow a family member to stay overnight. However, Evan had arranged for him or Shantelle to stay with Lucas, alternately taking turns. This would mean that for the first two months of Lucas’ treatment, Evan would remain with his son. He was not allowed to leave to avoid contaminating any bacteria or viruses that could compromise Lucas. Shantelle would follow next. Miguel would serve as their runner for whatever Lucas and Evan would need in the hospital.

Only two visitations were allowed weekly, which was the reason for Shantelle’s tears. She would miss her son, but she knew complete isolation was for the best.

A week before, they let Lucas choose who he wanted to be with during the first two months of his treatment, and being the daddy’s boy, he chose Evan. That also worked out forthem since Evan could work anywhere with a laptop, but Shantelle had to be physically present for emergency surgery.

Lucas would be admitted for a minimum of four months. He may stay longer depending on how fast he can rebuild his immune system.

The third room of Lucas’ isolation unit, was a doffing area where Evan and other visitors could change before attending to Lucas.

On Lucas’ first day, his parents were allowed inside the unit. When they entered, Lucas’jaws dropped. “My drum set! And my guitar! Woah, what a huge TV!”

“The TV is already connected to the internet, and your laptop is already here, along with your tablet,” Evan described. He turned on the TV and said, “Same at home; you can just give your voice command.”

“In cases where you are tired from your treatment, and you just want to lie down,” Shantelle added.

“Hey g-o-o-g-l-e, call Uncle Sean in messenger!” Evan demonstrated, and the TV searched for the right app and called Sean.

Sean was immediately on a voice call, and he chatted with Lucas briefly.” Hey, buddy! Loving your new room!”

“I love it! It’s like I’m on vacation!” Lucas claimed.

“That’s one way to put it, yeah!” Sean replied. “Fighting!”

“Fighting!” Lucas said back with a cheerful smile.

After the call, Lucas turned to the left-side corner of the space. He saw an arcade machine. He asked, “Is that what I think it is?”

“Yes, it’s a dance revolution machine!” Evan revealed. “This is a gift from your Uncle Keith.”

“An exercise is a good therapy, too,” Shantelle said. “So when you have the energy, you can dance with Daddy!”

“It’s cool! I think I’m going to have fun here!” Lucas claimed.

The couple chuckled. Shantelle leveled with Lucas and said, “That’s good. You should think happy thoughts only. Your treatment may include some discomfort, but they are meant to cure you. Remember what the saying says?” Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.

“There is always a rainbow after the rain!” Lucas declared.

“That’s right! Just like, there is calm after the storm,” Shantelle added. She made a mess of Lucas’ hair and said, “You are the strongest boy I know. And remember, it isn’t about the muscles!”

“Mind over body!” Lucas finished for his mommy.

“Good boy!” Shantelle embraced Lucas tightly. Tears stung her eyes, but Evan quickly wiped them with his thumb.

The man mouthed, ‘Don’t cry in front of him.’ 1

“Okay, now that we are good! Let’s get your things in place,” Shantelle said.

In the next two hours, Lucas underwent several blood tests in preparation for his first treatment stage. At seven o’clock, a nurse paged in, “Doctor Shant, visiting hours are over.”

It was another emotional goodbye for Shantelle, but she held her tears this time. She hugged Evan, and they indulged in a passionate kiss.

The man said, “I’m going to miss you.”

“I’ll miss you too, Evan. I’ll see you on the video call,” Shantelle replied.

Whispering to her ear, Evan added, “We are going to get through this, and Lucas will, too, because we have all the resources we need. Plus, we are all here to give Lucas his strength.”

Shantelle nodded. She said, “I’m glad that we are in this together. I love you.

Pulling away, Evan answered, “I love you too. Have fun with the boys.”

Shantelle chuckled. She answered, “I’ll try.”

Kissing Lucas on his head, she said, “My brave boy. Think of your siblings every day. Think of mommy every day. I love you.”

“I love you, Mommy. Goodbye!” Lucas said. “I’ll miss you!”

Shantelle had a heavy heart, leaving the children’s hospital that day, but at least, for that night, she wasn’t going home straight to feel the emptiness.

She would attend dinner with the Grays and the Francos for Milan’s advanced birthday party. It was purposely made in advance because Wendell had a surprise for Milan.