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

out.

was the request to change Lucas’ name to

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return to

often joined the conversation, adding more fun to

few times, but he

William

Lucas in a

the hospital, With Doctor William Scott back, the

from

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

William

When she 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

wanted me to be

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

your father no longer

my place, Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t go either,” William added. “And don’t worry,

my bodyguards will be with me? ”

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

around, he saw Keith Henderson, entering with a

miss you.

her. She embraced back.

came for the party and

course,” Keith replied.

guests to attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will

figured 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

care of something. You both plan for the event. It’s this

had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He also called concerning insurance coverage in which she had no choice but

“How

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

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

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

club.”

Evan had been friends for a long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at

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

she

him now.

how to act in

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

say.

the event. I’ll see you at the

can pick you up,”

there on my

around to protect you, Keith said. “I