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.

son. It gets passed down to

out.

signed the papers away. The only document left unfurnished was the

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return to

chatting regularly with Shantelle’s parents. Lucas often joined the conversation, adding more fun to their video calls. So far, Evan had also consistently spoken to Lucas

work a few times, but he

William should he

call Lucas in

the hospital, With Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety about the organ

been lifted from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking turns

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited

she made it in, her

hospitals in the city. As you know, the mayor’s family is very wealthy. They have businesses all

hospital wanted me to be

event is

which your father no longer has the

you to go in my place, Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t go either,” William added. “And don’t worry,

my bodyguards will be with me? ”

who has also been invited to the party,” William revealed, his eyes

entering with a bouquet in his hands. He had that wide grin when

you. How have you

Shantelle accepted the flowers, and Keith hugged her.

came for the

course,” Keith replied.

attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will be

William said. “So, I figured you should go with Keith. He will look after you. You won’t be alone, and when it’s your turn to talk about our hospital’s achievements, you are most

from the administration building. He excused himself. “I need to take care of something. You both plan for the

awkward talk about his feelings, she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out of

asked, “How are

and finished my work. I met Karise a few times, by the way. She said she meant to

I’ve been busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat

after me when we met at Lucas’ school, but funny how he never did. Instead, he is avoiding me.” Keith admitted. “In fact, Wendell is not talking to me, and Sean

club.”

to hear that. You and Evan had been friends for a long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at the flowers and said, “Thank you for these. They are

flowers. It shouldn’t

she

him now.

replied, “I’m sorry. I don’t know how to act in front of you and not make you think that

I know my place,” Keith cut off her

say.

I’ll see you at

you

you don’t have to. Thank you, Keith, but I can go there on my own,” she insisted. “Besides, my guards will never

yeah, the guards, about that. Shanty, I’m sorry I wasn’t around to protect you, Keith said.