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.

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

out.

The only document left unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name to a Thompson, which

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

work a few

or William should he

Lucas

Doctor William Scott back,

lifted from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

however, no threat had resurfaced. Yet, despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle

had to be done.

William

office. When she made it

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

me to

is a fancy

your father no longer has the

has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t go either,” William added. “And don’t

be with

Someone who has also been invited to the party,” William

entering with a bouquet in his

“Shanty! I miss you. How

Keith hugged her. She embraced back. “I forgot you were

the

course,” Keith replied.

the event. Thus, bodyguards

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 work here at

care of something. You both plan for the event. It’s this coming weekend. Lock

she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few

asked, “How are

my work. I met Karise a few times, by the way. She said she meant to talk

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

but funny how he never did. Instead,

club.”

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

It shouldn’t make

different she was

him now.

how to act in front of you and not make you

cut off her

say.

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

pick you up,”

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

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