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

out.

The only document left unfurnished was the request to

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return to

adding more fun to their video calls. So

a few

or William

call Lucas

Doctor William Scott back, the

from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

William

made it in, her

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.

hospital wanted me

event is a

father no longer has

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

be with me? ” She

Shanty. Someone who has also been invited to the party,” William revealed, his eyes looking at the

he saw Keith Henderson, entering with a bouquet in his

miss you. How have

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

came for the party

course,” Keith replied.

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

be alone, and when it’s your turn to talk about our hospital’s achievements, you are

need to take care of something. You both

his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He also called concerning insurance coverage in which she had no choice

“How

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

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

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 is not talking to me, and Sean keeps shaking his head whenever he spends time

club.”

long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She

It shouldn’t

different she was acting

him now.

don’t know how to act in front of you and

off

say.

event. I’ll see you at

you up,”

don’t have to. Thank you, Keith, but I can go there on my own,” she

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