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.

the request to change Lucas’ name

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return

with Shantelle’s parents. Lucas often joined the conversation, adding more fun to their

few times,

or William

call Lucas

back, the anxiety about the

lifted from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

William invited Shantelle

she made it in, her

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

me

the event is

which your father no longer

has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t go

bodyguards will be with

has also been invited to the

Shantelle turned around, he saw Keith Henderson, entering with a bouquet in his hands. He had that

miss you.

hugged her. She embraced back. “I forgot you were

for the

course,” Keith replied.

mayor will not allow uninvited guests to attend the event. Thus,

it’s your turn to talk about our hospital’s achievements, you are most

care of something.

father 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 choice but to

asked, “How are

a few times, by the way. She said she meant to talk to you,”

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

we met at Lucas’ school, but funny how he never did. Instead, he is avoiding me.” Keith

club.”

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

It shouldn’t make you uncomfortable,” Keith

different she was

him now.

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

won’t. I know my place,” Keith cut off

say.

see you at

you

you 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