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

out.

document left unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name to

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

the Scotts’ return

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

work a few times, but he

Shantelle or William should he

Lucas in

Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety about the organ

been lifted from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

William invited Shantelle

When she made

directors from reputable hospitals in the city. As you know, the mayor’s family is very wealthy.

hospital wanted me to

added. “However, the event is

which your father no longer has the

in my place, Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave,

be

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

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

“Shanty! I miss you. How have

flowers, and Keith hugged her.

for the party

course,” Keith replied.

the event.

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

then received a call from the administration building. He excused himself. “I need to take care of something. You both plan for the event. It’s this coming weekend. Lock

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

“How

returned to Europe and finished my work. I met Karise a few times,

Shantelle replied. She sat on the chair

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

club.”

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

flowers. It shouldn’t make

how different she

him now.

“I’m sorry. I don’t know how to act in

Keith cut off her words, knowing exactly what she wanted

say.

the event. I’ll see you at the

you up,” Keith

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

that. Shanty, I’m sorry I wasn’t around to