The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor

Chapter 57: The Party Invite

“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 heart rhythm.”

Many words were said at their

reconciliation. The Scotts primarily were apologetic about keeping Lucas from the Thompsons, but Clara and Erick did not want to dig up the past anymore. To them, it was the time to heal and move forward.

Thus, after Evan’s and Shantelle’s parents had talked, Erick requested the excellent doctors to check his chest. It led them to

Erick’s bedroom, where he took off his shirt

and lay down.

“Shanty, when can I return to my previous

activities? I want to run again.” Erick laughed because he had not been running for a while, even before his bypass, but he

undoubtedly wanted to get back in shape.

“You’ll need to undergo cardio therapy first,

uncle. Slow and steady wins the race,” she

remarked with a smile.

“Did you hear that, son?” Erick said, looking at Evan, who was standing by the door. Slow and steady.”

William groaned while Shantelle raised both

her browse. 1

The Scotts had lunch at the Thompsons, and

in the afternoon, Evan’s lawyers dropped by to give Shantelle the transfer documents to the house. When she signed the papers, she

told Evan, “I have about two million dollars. I can pay you back part of the cost for the

house and -”

“No, Shanty, please. I insist. I told you then, and let me tell you again, it’s my gift to you

and your family – one of my ways to

apologize about the past. Please, let me,” Evan insisted. William had agreed to put the

estate in Shantelle’s name since she was

their only daughter. Thus, only Shantelle was needed for the transfer deeds.

to

out.

signed the papers away. The only document left unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name to a Thompson, which

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return to Warlington,

parents. Lucas often joined the conversation, adding more fun to their video calls. So far, Evan

work a few times, but

Shantelle or William should

call Lucas in

hospital, With Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety about

been lifted from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

her usual routine, Shantelle still had

had to be done.

William invited Shantelle

made it in,

directors from reputable hospitals in the city. As you know, the mayor’s family is very wealthy.

hospital wanted me to

is a fancy dinner

which your father no longer has the stamina

Hale has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t go either,” William

be with me?

to the

turned around, he saw Keith Henderson, entering with a bouquet in his hands. He had that wide grin when

“Shanty! I miss you. How

hugged her.

the party and

course,” Keith replied.

the event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside the convention center,

it’s your turn to talk about our

to take care of something. You both plan for the event. It’s this coming weekend. Lock the door behind

She did a few times, out of respect. He also called

“How

keeping myself busy. I returned to Europe and finished my work. I met Karise a few times, by

She sat on the chair and asked, “Have you and Evan

met at Lucas’ school, but funny how he never did.

club.”

friends for a long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at the

always give you flowers. It

how different she was acting

him now.

know how to act in front of you

off her

say.

the event. I’ll see you at the

pick you up,” Keith

but I can go there on my own,” she

I wasn’t around to protect you, Keith said. “I was – I had things to take