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 of it

out.

The only document left unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name to a Thompson,

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return

Clara 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 Lucas at

a few times,

or William should he

Lucas

Scott back, the

been lifted from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

William invited

office. When she made

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

wanted me

the event is a

your father no longer has the stamina to

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 worry, you won’t

my bodyguards will be with me?

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

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

“Shanty! I miss you. How

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

for the

course,” Keith replied.

attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside the convention center, waiting

William said. “So, I figured you should go 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

building. He excused himself. “I need to take care of something. You both

did a few times, out of respect. He also called concerning insurance coverage in which she had no

asked, “How

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

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

he never did. Instead, he is avoiding me.” Keith admitted. “In fact, Wendell is not talking to me,

club.”

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

you flowers. It shouldn’t make

different she was acting

him now.

know how to act in

my place,” Keith cut off her words, knowing

say.

event. I’ll see you at the

can pick you up,” Keith

go there

sorry I wasn’t around to protect you, Keith said. “I was –