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,” Evan

out.

unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name to a Thompson, which

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return to Warlington,

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

a few times, but

William should he

call Lucas

back, the anxiety about

been lifted from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

afternoon, William

When she made it in,

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.

wanted me

added. “However, the event is a

which your father no longer has the stamina

Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t go either,” William added.

will be with me? ” She

also been invited to the

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

miss you.

Keith hugged her. She embraced back. “I forgot

came for the

course,” Keith replied.

guests to attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside the

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

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

their awkward talk about his feelings, she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He

asked, “How

work. I met Karise a few

her, but I’ve been busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat on the chair and asked, “Have you and Evan

patching between us. We did not talk. 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

club.”

will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at the flowers

you flowers. It shouldn’t make you uncomfortable,”

different she was

him now.

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

cut off her words, knowing exactly what

say.

see you

can pick you up,” Keith

go there on my own,” she insisted. “Besides, my guards will never

yeah, the guards, about that. Shanty, I’m sorry I wasn’t around to protect you, Keith