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

out.

the request to

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return to

joined the conversation, adding more fun to their video calls. So far, Evan had also consistently spoken to Lucas at night. He got caught

few times, but

Shantelle or William

call Lucas

Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety about the organ

lifted from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

despite returning to her usual routine,

had to be done.

William invited

made

in the city. As you know, the mayor’s family is

wanted me

added. “However, the event is a fancy

your father no longer has the stamina

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

mean my bodyguards will be with me? ” She

who has also been invited to the party,” William revealed,

Keith Henderson, entering with a bouquet in his hands. He

miss you. How

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

came for the party

course,” Keith replied.

will not allow uninvited guests to attend the event.

you. You won’t be alone, and when it’s your turn to talk about our

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

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

asked, “How are

busy. I returned to Europe and finished my work. I met Karise a few

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

funny how he never did. Instead,

club.”

time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at the flowers and

give you flowers. It shouldn’t make

different she

him now.

act in

Keith cut off her words, knowing exactly

say.

event. I’ll see you

can pick you up,” Keith

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

Shanty, I’m sorry I wasn’t around to protect you, Keith