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.

is my son. It gets passed down to him at

out.

Shantelle signed the papers away. The only document left unfurnished was the

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

the Scotts’ return to

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

few times, but he

William should

Lucas in

Doctor William Scott back,

been lifted from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

to her usual routine, Shantelle still had

had to be done.

William

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 very wealthy. They have businesses all over the city. Now, they are eyeing potential

hospital wanted me

William added. “However, the event is a

father no longer has

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

my bodyguards will be with me? ” She

the

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

“Shanty! I miss you. How have you

her. She embraced back. “I forgot

the party and

course,” Keith replied.

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

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

to take care of something. You

Shantelle glanced at Keith. Since their awkward talk about his feelings, she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out of respect.

asked, “How are

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

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

when we met at Lucas’ school, but funny how he never did. Instead, he is avoiding me.” Keith admitted. “In fact, Wendell is not

club.”

You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested.

give you flowers. It shouldn’t make

she was

him now.

I don’t know how to act in

my place,” Keith cut off her words,

say.

see you

can pick you

I can go there on my own,” she insisted. “Besides, my

around to protect you, Keith said. “I was – I had things