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.

It gets passed down to him at

out.

unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name to a Thompson, which was also

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

the Scotts’ return to

the conversation, adding more fun to their video calls. So

few times,

William should he

call Lucas in a

Scott back, the anxiety

lifted from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking turns protecting her. Evan insisted

had to be done.

William invited

she made it in,

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

wanted me

the event is a fancy dinner

no longer has

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 don’t worry, you won’t be

be with me?

Shanty. Someone who has also been invited to the party,” William

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

I miss you. How have you

and Keith hugged her. She embraced

the party and business,

course,” Keith replied.

will not allow uninvited guests to attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside the

alone, and when it’s your turn to talk about our hospital’s achievements, you are most

himself. “I need to take care of something. You both

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

asked, “How are

keeping myself busy. I returned to Europe and finished my work. I met Karise a few times, by the way. She said she meant to talk

speak to her, but I’ve been busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat on

when we met at Lucas’ school, but funny how he never did. Instead, he is

club.”

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

flowers. It shouldn’t make you

different she was acting

him now.

act in front of

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

say.

see you

pick you up,” Keith

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

I wasn’t around to protect you,