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.

son. It gets passed down to him at the end of it all,”

out.

the request to change Lucas’ name to

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

the Scotts’ return to Warlington,

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

a few times,

or William should

Lucas in

Scott back, the anxiety

from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards,

had to be done.

afternoon, William

made it in,

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 very wealthy. They have

hospital wanted me to be

is

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 won’t be

will be with me?

been invited to the

turned around, he saw Keith Henderson, entering with a

miss you. How have

Shantelle accepted the flowers, and Keith hugged her. She embraced back. “I forgot you

for the party and

course,” Keith replied.

attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside the convention

William said. “So, 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

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

calls. She did a few times, out of

“How

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

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

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. I think

club.”

sorry to hear 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

how different she

him now.

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

place,” Keith cut off her words, knowing

say.

the event. I’ll see you at the party,” Shantelle

can pick you up,”

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

to protect you, Keith said. “I was – I had