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.

down to him at the end of it

out.

document left unfurnished was the request to change

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return

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

a few times,

William

Lucas in

With Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety about the organ

lifted from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited Shantelle

she made it

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 hospitals to

hospital wanted me

the event is a

which your father no longer has the

my place, Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s

mean my bodyguards will be

also been invited to the party,” William revealed, his eyes

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

you. How have

and Keith hugged her. She embraced

the party and business,

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 hospital’s achievements, you are most knowledgeable since you

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

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

“How are

my work. I met Karise a few times, by the way. She said she meant to talk to you,”

Shantelle replied. She sat on the chair and asked, “Have you and Evan patched things

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.”

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

It shouldn’t make

how different she was acting

him now.

I don’t know how to act in front of you and not make you think that

I know my place,” Keith cut off

say.

I’ll see

can pick you

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

I wasn’t around to