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 him at

out.

signed the papers away. The only document left unfurnished was the request to change

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return to Warlington,

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 at

a few times, but he

William should

call Lucas in

Scott back, the anxiety

been lifted from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

William invited

made

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

me to

“However, the event is a fancy

which your father no longer has the

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

be

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

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

“Shanty! I miss you. How have you

the flowers, and Keith hugged her. She embraced back.

for the party

course,” Keith replied.

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

it’s your turn to talk about our hospital’s achievements, you

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

talk about his feelings, she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He also called concerning insurance coverage in which she had no

asked, “How are

a few times, by the

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

would come 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 keeps shaking his

club.”

time. You will mend things eventually,”

you flowers. It shouldn’t make you uncomfortable,”

how different she was acting

him now.

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

my place,” Keith cut off her words, knowing exactly what she wanted

say.

about the event. I’ll see you

you up,” Keith

go there on my own,” she insisted.

I’m sorry I wasn’t around to protect