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.

that, Shantelle signed the papers away. The only document left unfurnished was the request to change

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return

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

few times, but

or William should

Lucas

William Scott back, the anxiety about the organ donor

from

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

afternoon, William

office. When she made it in,

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

hospital wanted me to

is

longer has the

you 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

will be with

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

Henderson, entering with a bouquet in his hands.

miss you.

Shantelle accepted the flowers, and Keith hugged her. She embraced back. “I forgot you were

the

course,” Keith replied.

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

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

take care of something. You both plan for the event. It’s this

She did a few times, out of respect. He also called concerning insurance coverage in which

asked, “How

returned to Europe and finished my work. I met Karise a few times, by the way. She said she meant to talk

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

there will be any patching between us. We did not talk. He suggested he would come 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 me, and Sean keeps shaking his head whenever he

club.”

to hear that. You and Evan had been friends for a long time. You will mend things

flowers. It shouldn’t make you uncomfortable,” Keith

how different she

him now.

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

my place,” Keith cut off her

say.

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

you

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

that. Shanty, I’m sorry I wasn’t around to protect you, Keith said. “I was