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.

son. It gets passed down to him at the end of it

out.

away. The only document left unfurnished was the request

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

the Scotts’ return

the conversation, adding more fun to their video calls. So far,

few

Shantelle or William should

Lucas in a

Doctor William Scott back, the

been lifted from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

Yet, despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle

had to be done.

afternoon, William

made it

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

wanted me to

is a

no longer has the stamina

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

mean my bodyguards will be with

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

a bouquet in

miss you. How have you

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

for the party

course,” Keith replied.

attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside

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

building. He excused himself. “I need to take care of something. You both plan for the event. It’s this coming

Shantelle glanced at Keith. Since their awkward talk about his feelings, she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a

asked, “How are

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

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

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 spends time with me. I think I’m

club.”

Evan had been friends for a long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at the flowers and said,

flowers. It shouldn’t make

how different she was

him now.

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

place,” Keith cut off her

say.

about the event. I’ll see you at the

can pick you up,”

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

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