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.

Lucas is my son. It gets passed down to him at the

out.

only document left unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name to

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return

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

few times,

or William should

Lucas in a

William Scott back, the anxiety about the

from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards,

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited Shantelle

made it in, her

invitation from the mayor’s office. He is holding a party, inviting medical directors from reputable hospitals in the city. As you know,

me

William added. “However, the event is a fancy dinner in

longer has the stamina

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

my bodyguards will be

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

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

“Shanty! I miss you. How

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

came for the party and business,

course,” Keith replied.

to attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside the convention center, waiting

you. You won’t be alone, and when it’s your turn to talk about our hospital’s achievements, you are most knowledgeable since you practically

He excused himself. “I need to take care of something. You both plan for the event. It’s this coming weekend. Lock the door

feelings, she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a

“How are

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

replied. She sat on the

but funny how he never did. Instead, he is avoiding me.” Keith admitted. “In fact, Wendell is not talking to me, and Sean keeps shaking his head whenever he spends time with me. I think

club.”

long time. You will mend

It shouldn’t make you uncomfortable,”

different she was

him now.

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

my place,” Keith cut off her words, knowing exactly

say.

I’ll see

you up,” Keith

Thank you, Keith, but I can go there on my own,” she insisted. “Besides,

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