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.

down to him at the end of

out.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return to Warlington,

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

few times,

William

call Lucas in a

William Scott back, the anxiety about the organ

lifted 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 protecting

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited Shantelle

she made it

in the city. As you know, the mayor’s

wanted me

the event is a fancy dinner in

father no longer has the stamina

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,

bodyguards will be

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

entering with a bouquet

miss you. How

flowers, and Keith hugged her.

the

course,” Keith replied.

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

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

call from the administration building. He excused himself. “I need to take care of something. You both plan for the event. It’s this coming weekend.

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 respect. He also called concerning insurance

asked, “How

met Karise a few times, by the way. She said she

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

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 is not talking to me, and Sean keeps shaking his head whenever he spends time with me. I think I’m officially off the

club.”

You and Evan had been friends for a long time. You will mend things

It shouldn’t make you uncomfortable,” Keith

how different she was

him now.

to act in front of you and not make you

Keith cut off her words, knowing exactly what she

say.

about the event. I’ll see you at

can pick you up,”

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

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