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.

that, Shantelle signed the papers away. The only document left unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name to a Thompson,

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

the Scotts’ return to

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

work a few times,

William

call Lucas

back, the anxiety about the

been lifted from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

no threat had resurfaced. Yet, despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking turns protecting her. Evan insisted that

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited Shantelle

When she made it in,

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

me to

William added. “However, the event is a fancy

no longer

week’s leave, and he

will be with me?

been invited to the party,” William revealed,

entering with a bouquet in his hands.

you. How have

Keith hugged her. She embraced back.

came for the party and

course,” Keith replied.

will not allow uninvited guests to attend the event.

you should go with 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

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

calls. She did a

asked, “How

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

replied. She sat on the chair and asked, “Have you

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

club.”

a long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at the flowers and said, “Thank you for these. They

flowers. It shouldn’t

she

him now.

“I’m sorry. I don’t know how to act in front of you and not make you think

know my place,” Keith cut off her words,

say.

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

pick 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 – I had