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 it all,” Evan

out.

papers away. The only document left unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name to

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return to

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,

Shantelle or William should

call Lucas

With Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety

from

was now William’s responsibility.

no threat had resurfaced. Yet, despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle

had to be done.

William

office. When she made it

“Shanty, 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, the mayor’s family is very wealthy. They have businesses all over the city. Now, they are eyeing potential

wanted me

William added. “However, the event is

longer

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

be with me?

the party,” William revealed, his eyes

turned around, he saw Keith Henderson, entering with a

I miss you. How have you

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

came for the party and

course,” Keith replied.

to attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside

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

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

go, Shantelle glanced at Keith. Since their awkward 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 choice but to take the

asked, “How

Europe and finished my work. I met Karise a few times, by the way. She

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

any patching between us. We did not talk. He suggested he 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 head whenever he spends time with me. I think

club.”

hear that. You and Evan had been friends for a long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She

always give you flowers. It

how different she was

him now.

I don’t know how to act in front of you and

cut off her words, knowing exactly what

say.

see you

pick you

Keith, but I can go there on my own,” she

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