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.

Lucas is my son. It 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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return

joined the conversation, adding more fun to their video calls.

few times, but

William should he

call Lucas in

Scott back, the anxiety about

been lifted from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

William invited

When she made it in,

there is 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

hospital wanted me

William added. “However, the event is

no longer has

Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t go either,” William added.

bodyguards will be with me?

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

Henderson, entering with a bouquet in

you. How

hugged her. She embraced

came for the

course,” Keith replied.

guests to attend the event.

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 work here at the

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

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 insurance coverage in which she had no choice

asked, “How are

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

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

us. We did not talk. He suggested 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

club.”

hear that. You and Evan had been friends for a long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at the

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

she was

him now.

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

place,” Keith cut off her words, knowing exactly what she wanted

say.

see you at the

pick you up,” Keith

but I can go there on my own,” she

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