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.

gets passed down to him at the end

out.

the request to change Lucas’ name to a

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

the Scotts’ return

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

few times,

or William should

call Lucas in a

William Scott back, the anxiety about the organ donor

from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle

had to be done.

William

made

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

hospital wanted me

the event is a fancy dinner in those

longer has the stamina

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

bodyguards will be with me? ”

invited to the

a bouquet in his hands. He had that wide grin

miss you.

and Keith hugged her. She embraced back. “I forgot you

came for the party

course,” Keith replied.

event.

You won’t be alone, and when it’s your turn to

of something. You both plan for the event. It’s this coming weekend. Lock

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

“How

Karise a

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

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 I’m officially

club.”

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

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

different she

him now.

to act

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

say.

about the event. I’ll see

can pick you up,”

but I can go there on my own,” she insisted. “Besides, my guards will never let me

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