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,”

out.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return to Warlington,

often joined the conversation, adding more fun to their video calls. So far, Evan had also consistently spoken to

work a few times, but

or William should

Lucas

hospital, With Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety

lifted from

was now William’s responsibility.

Yet, despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her

had to be done.

William

office. When she made

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.

wanted me to

event is a fancy dinner

father no longer has

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 be

bodyguards will be with me? ”

to the party,” William revealed, his eyes looking

he saw Keith Henderson, entering with a bouquet in his hands. He

I miss you. How have

Keith hugged her. She embraced back. “I forgot you were

the party and

course,” Keith replied.

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

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

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

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

“How are

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

busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat on the chair and asked,

Lucas’ school, but funny how he never did. Instead, he is avoiding

club.”

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

It shouldn’t

she

him now.

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

cut off her

say.

about the event. I’ll see you at

can pick you up,”

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

around to protect you, Keith