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.

my son. It gets passed down to him at the end of

out.

unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name to

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

the Scotts’ return to

to their video calls. So

few

Shantelle or William should

call Lucas

Scott back, the anxiety about the

lifted from

was now William’s responsibility.

had resurfaced. Yet, despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking turns protecting her. Evan

had to be done.

William

office. When she made

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

me

“However, the event is

longer has the

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

mean my bodyguards will be

the party,” William revealed, his

turned around, he saw Keith Henderson, entering with a bouquet in his hands. He

miss you.

accepted the flowers, and Keith hugged her. She embraced back. “I forgot you

the party and

course,” Keith replied.

allow uninvited guests to attend the event.

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

need to take care of something.

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

asked, “How are

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

but I’ve been busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat on the chair and asked, “Have you and Evan patched things

would come after me when we met at Lucas’ school, but funny how he never did. Instead,

club.”

will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She

It shouldn’t make you uncomfortable,”

different she was acting

him now.

to act in front of you and not make you think

won’t. I know my place,” Keith cut off her words, knowing exactly what

say.

about the event. I’ll see you at the party,” Shantelle

can pick you

can go there on my own,” she insisted. “Besides, my guards will never

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