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.

to him at the end of it all,” Evan

out.

that, Shantelle signed the papers away. The only document left unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name to a Thompson, which was also agreed

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return

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

few

William

call Lucas in a

back, the anxiety about the organ donor

lifted from

was now William’s responsibility.

far, however, no threat had resurfaced. Yet, despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking turns protecting

had to be done.

William invited Shantelle

office. When she made

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

hospital wanted me to be

the event is a fancy dinner in

your father no longer has

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

my bodyguards will be with me? ” She

Someone who has also been invited to the party,” William revealed, his eyes looking at

entering with a bouquet in his hands. He had

I miss you.

and Keith hugged her. She

the party

course,” Keith replied.

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

with Keith. He will look after 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 practically read my daily work here at

call from the administration building. He excused himself. “I need to take care of something. You both plan for the event.

she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He also called concerning

asked, “How are

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

been busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat on the

Lucas’ school, but funny how he never did. Instead, he is avoiding me.” Keith admitted. “In fact, Wendell is

club.”

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

It shouldn’t

how different she

him now.

know how to act

place,” Keith cut off

say.

the event. I’ll see you at the party,”

can pick you up,”

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

yeah, the guards, about that. Shanty, I’m sorry I wasn’t around to protect you, Keith said. “I was – I had things to