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

out.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return

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

a few times, but he

or William should

Lucas in a

William Scott back, the anxiety

lifted from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

Yet, despite returning to her usual routine,

had to be done.

afternoon, William

made it in,

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 eyeing potential hospitals to

me to

“However, the event is a fancy dinner in those

your father no longer has the stamina

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

my bodyguards will be with me? ”

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 hands. He had that wide grin when

miss you. How have you

hugged her. She embraced back. “I

for the party

course,” Keith replied.

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

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

“I need to take care of something. You both plan for the event. It’s this coming weekend. Lock the door

her father go, Shantelle glanced at Keith. Since their awkward talk about his feelings, she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out of

“How

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

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

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

club.”

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

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

how different she was

him now.

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

place,” Keith cut off

say.

the event. I’ll see you at the

you up,”

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

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