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.

passed down to him at the end of it all,” Evan

out.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return to Warlington,

chatting regularly 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 at night. He got caught

few times,

or William should he

call Lucas

William Scott back, the anxiety about the organ donor

been lifted from

was now William’s responsibility.

returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited

office. When she made it in,

a party, inviting medical directors from reputable hospitals in the city. As

hospital wanted me

is a fancy dinner in those

which your father no longer has the stamina to

to go in my place, Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t go either,” William added. “And don’t worry, you

mean my bodyguards will be with me?

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

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

miss you.

flowers, and Keith hugged her. She embraced back.

came for the party and

course,” Keith replied.

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

I figured 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 knowledgeable since you practically read my daily

a call from the administration building. He excused himself. “I need to take care of something. You both plan

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

asked, “How are

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

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

We did not talk. He suggested he would come after me when we met at Lucas’ school, but funny how he never did. Instead,

club.”

will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at the flowers and said, “Thank

It shouldn’t make you uncomfortable,” Keith

she was acting

him now.

to act in front of you and not

Keith cut off her words, knowing exactly what she wanted

say.

event. I’ll see you at the

can pick you up,” Keith

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

Shanty, I’m sorry I wasn’t around to protect you, Keith said. “I was – I had