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.

It gets passed down to him at the end of

out.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return to Warlington,

been chatting regularly with Shantelle’s parents. Lucas often joined the conversation, adding more fun to their video calls.

a few times, but

or William should he

Lucas in

With Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety

lifted from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

her usual routine, Shantelle still had her

had to be done.

afternoon, William

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

hospital wanted me to

event is a

no longer has the

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

be

invited to the party,”

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

I miss you.

hugged her. She embraced

for the party

course,” Keith replied.

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

care of something. You both plan

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

“How

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, “Have

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 officially

club.”

been friends for a long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at the flowers and said, “Thank you for these. They are

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

how different she

him now.

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

cut off her words, knowing

say.

the event. I’ll see you

you up,”

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

to protect you, Keith