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

out.

only document left unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name to a Thompson, which was

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return to

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

a few times,

or William should

Lucas in

Scott back,

been lifted from Shantelle’s

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

made it in,

an invitation from 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

me to be

the event is a fancy dinner in

no longer

beg you to go in my place, Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s

will be with me? ” She

has also been invited to the party,”

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

I miss you. How

flowers, and Keith hugged her. She embraced back.

for the party

course,” Keith replied.

uninvited guests to attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside the

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 my daily work here at

administration building. He excused himself. “I need to take care of something. You both

she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He

“How

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

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

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.

club.”

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

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

she was

him now.

to act in front of you

off her words, knowing exactly

say.

I’ll see you at the party,” Shantelle

you up,” Keith

there

yeah, the guards, about that. Shanty, I’m sorry I wasn’t around to protect you, Keith said. “I was –