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.

my son. It gets passed down to him at the

out.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

the Scotts’ return to

Shantelle’s parents. Lucas often joined the conversation, adding more fun to their video calls. So far, Evan had also consistently spoken to Lucas at night.

a few

Shantelle or William should

call Lucas

Scott back, the anxiety about the

from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

far, however, no threat had resurfaced. Yet, despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still

had to be done.

William invited Shantelle

office. When she made it in, her

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

hospital wanted me to be

William added. “However, the event is a

which your father no longer

has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t go either,” William added. “And

mean my bodyguards will be

Shanty. Someone who has also been invited to the party,” William revealed, his eyes looking

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

I miss you. How have

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

the party

course,” Keith replied.

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

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

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 coming weekend. Lock the door behind

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 coverage in

asked, “How are

myself busy. I returned to Europe and finished my work. I met Karise a few times, by

She sat on the chair and

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

club.”

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

It shouldn’t make you

she was

him now.

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

won’t. I know my place,” Keith cut off her words, knowing exactly what

say.

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

can pick you up,”

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

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