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 end

out.

left unfurnished was the request to change

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return to Warlington,

conversation, adding more fun to their video calls. So far, Evan had also consistently spoken to

few times, but he

or William should

call Lucas in a

William Scott back, the anxiety about the

lifted from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

William

office. When she made

directors from reputable hospitals in the city. As you know, the mayor’s family is very wealthy. They have businesses all over

wanted me to

William added. “However, the event is a

which your father no longer has

Hale has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t go either,” William added. “And don’t worry, you won’t be

my bodyguards will be

to the party,” William revealed, his eyes looking

entering with a bouquet in his hands. He had that

you.

Shantelle accepted the 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 the convention center,

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 most knowledgeable since

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

had reluctantly answered his calls. She did

asked, “How

met Karise a few times, by the way. She said she meant to

her, but I’ve been busy,” Shantelle replied. She

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

club.”

time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at the flowers and said, “Thank you for these. They

always give you flowers. It

she was

him now.

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

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

say.

the event. I’ll see you

can pick you up,” Keith

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

yeah, the guards, about that. Shanty, I’m sorry I wasn’t around to protect