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.

It gets passed down to him at the end of it all,”

out.

the request to change Lucas’

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

the Scotts’ return

the conversation, adding more fun to their video calls. So far, Evan had also consistently spoken to

a few times, but

Shantelle or William

Lucas

Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety

lifted from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

Yet, despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking turns protecting her.

had to be done.

afternoon, William

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 is very wealthy. They have businesses all over

me

added. “However, the event is a fancy

longer has the stamina to

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

my bodyguards will be with me? ” She

the party,” William revealed, his eyes looking at

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

“Shanty! I miss you.

Keith hugged her. She

for the party and

course,” Keith replied.

to attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will

said. “So, I figured you 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

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

She did a few times, out of respect. He also called concerning insurance coverage in which she

“How are

my work. I met Karise a few times, by

to her, but I’ve been busy,” Shantelle replied. She

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 whenever he spends time

club.”

for a long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at the flowers and

flowers. It shouldn’t make you uncomfortable,”

she

him now.

She replied, “I’m sorry. I don’t know how to act in front of you and not make you think

know my place,” Keith cut off her words, knowing exactly

say.

the event. I’ll see

can pick you

can go there on my own,” she insisted.

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