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.

to him at the end of it all,” Evan

out.

the request to change Lucas’ name

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return to Warlington,

the conversation, adding more fun to their video calls. So far, Evan had also consistently spoken to Lucas at

few times, but he

or William

Lucas in

hospital, With Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety about

from

was now William’s responsibility.

threat had resurfaced. Yet, despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited Shantelle

office. When she made

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

hospital wanted me

the event is a

which your 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,

be with me? ” She

Someone who has also been invited to the

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

“Shanty! I miss you. How

Shantelle accepted the flowers, and Keith hugged her. She embraced back. “I forgot you

the

course,” Keith replied.

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

when it’s your turn to talk

take care of something. You both plan for the event.

calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He also called concerning insurance coverage in which she had

“How

my work. I met Karise a few times, by the way. She

do need to speak to her, but I’ve been busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat on the chair and

funny how he never did. Instead, he is avoiding me.” Keith

club.”

to hear that. You and Evan had been friends for a long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested.

It

different she was

him now.

sorry. I don’t know how to act in front of you

off her words, knowing exactly what

say.

event. I’ll see you at the

can pick you

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

to protect you, Keith said.