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

out.

Shantelle signed the papers away. The only document left unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name to a Thompson, which was also agreed

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return

the conversation, adding more fun to their video

work a few

Shantelle or William

call Lucas in

Scott back, the anxiety about

from

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

afternoon, William

made it in, her

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. Now, they are

wanted me

“However, the event is

father no longer has the stamina

my place, Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave, and he

bodyguards will be

also been invited to the party,” William revealed, his

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

you. How

and Keith hugged her. She embraced back. “I forgot

came for the party

course,” Keith replied.

uninvited guests to attend the event. Thus,

you. You won’t be alone, and when it’s your turn to talk about our

received a call from the administration building. He excused himself. “I need to take care of something. You both plan for the event. It’s this coming weekend. Lock

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

“How

to Europe and finished my work. I met Karise a few times, by

but I’ve been busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat

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

club.”

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

flowers. It shouldn’t make you

different she

him now.

how to act in front of you and not make you

I know my place,” Keith cut off her words, knowing

say.

see

you up,”

but I can go there on

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