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.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return to Warlington,

more fun to their video calls. So

a few times, but

William should

Lucas in

Scott back, the anxiety about the

been lifted from

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

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited Shantelle

When she made

there is an invitation from the mayor’s office. He is holding a party, inviting medical directors from reputable hospitals in the city.

hospital wanted me to be

“However, the event is a fancy dinner

longer has the

beg 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, you

my bodyguards will be with me? ”

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

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

I miss you. How

the flowers, and Keith hugged her. She embraced

for the party and business,

course,” Keith replied.

event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside

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

a call from the administration building. He excused himself. “I need to take care of something. You both plan

She did a few times,

“How

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

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

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 whenever he spends

club.”

sorry to hear that. You and Evan had been friends for a long time. You will mend

It shouldn’t make

she

him now.

know how to act in front of you and not

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

say.

see you at the party,” Shantelle

you up,”

you, Keith, but I can go there on my own,” she insisted. “Besides, my guards will

around to protect you, Keith