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.

passed down to him at the end of

out.

the request to change Lucas’ name to

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return to Warlington,

had been chatting regularly with Shantelle’s parents. Lucas often joined the conversation, adding more fun to

a few times,

William should

Lucas in

hospital, With Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety about the

been lifted from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking turns protecting her. Evan insisted

had to be done.

William invited

she made it in,

directors from reputable hospitals in the city. As

me to be

William added. “However, the event is a fancy dinner in those

which your father no longer

you to 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,

be with me? ” She

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

he saw Keith Henderson, entering with a bouquet in his hands. He had that

you. How have you

Keith hugged her.

for the

course,” Keith replied.

not allow uninvited guests to attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside

will look after you. You won’t be alone, and when it’s your

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

his feelings, she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He also called

“How

Europe and finished my work. I met Karise a few times, by the way. She said she

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

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.”

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

you flowers. It shouldn’t make

how different she was

him now.

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

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

say.

event. I’ll see you at

pick you up,”

Keith, but I can go there

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