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

out.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

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 spoken to

work a few

Shantelle or William

call Lucas in a

the hospital, With Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety about the organ

from

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited

office. When she made it in,

inviting medical directors from reputable hospitals in the city. As you know, the mayor’s family is

wanted me to be

is a fancy dinner in

no longer has

place, Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t go

my bodyguards will be with me? ” She

invited to the party,” William revealed, his eyes looking at the

Shantelle turned around, he saw Keith Henderson, entering with a bouquet in his

“Shanty! I miss you. How

hugged her. She embraced back. “I forgot

came for the party and business,

course,” Keith replied.

the event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside the convention

and when it’s your turn to talk about our hospital’s

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

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

“How are

Europe and finished my work. I met Karise a few

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

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

club.”

mend things

always give you flowers. It shouldn’t

she was acting

him now.

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

off

say.

I’ll see you at the

can pick you up,” Keith

don’t have to. Thank you, Keith, but I can go there on my own,” she insisted. “Besides, my

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