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.

son. It gets passed down to him at the end of

out.

unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name to a

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return to

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

a few times, but

or William should

Lucas

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

been lifted from

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited

When she made it in, her

mayor’s office. He is holding a party, inviting medical directors from reputable hospitals in the city. As you know, the mayor’s family

wanted me to be

event is a fancy dinner

longer has

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

mean my bodyguards will be with me?

been invited to the party,”

with a bouquet in his hands. He had that wide grin when

“Shanty! I miss you. How have

hugged her.

for the

course,” Keith replied.

uninvited guests to attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will

You won’t be alone, and when it’s your turn to talk about

himself. “I need to take care of something. You both plan for the event. It’s this coming weekend. Lock the

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 which she had no choice but

asked, “How

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

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

don’t know if there will be any patching between us. We did not 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

club.”

long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle

flowers. It shouldn’t make you

different she was

him now.

act in front of you

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

say.

I’ll see you at the party,” Shantelle

you up,”

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

I wasn’t around to protect