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.

down to him at the end of

out.

papers away. The only document left unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return to

often joined the conversation, adding more fun to their

few times,

or William

call Lucas

Scott back, the

from

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited Shantelle

office. When she made it

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

hospital wanted me

event is a

your father no longer has the

place, Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t

will be with me? ”

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

turned around, he saw Keith Henderson, entering with a bouquet in

miss you. How

Shantelle accepted the flowers, and Keith hugged her. She embraced back.

the party and

course,” Keith replied.

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

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

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

talk about his feelings, she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He also called concerning insurance coverage in which she had no

“How are

work. I met Karise a few times, by the way.

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

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 spends time with me.

club.”

long time. You will mend things eventually,”

you flowers. It shouldn’t make you

she was

him now.

know how to act in front of you and not make you think

my place,” Keith cut off her words, knowing exactly what she wanted

say.

the event. I’ll see

you

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

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