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.

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

out.

away. The only document left unfurnished was the request

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

the Scotts’ return

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

work a few times,

Shantelle or William should

call Lucas in a

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

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited

she made it

from reputable hospitals in the city. As you know,

wanted me to be

is a fancy dinner

longer has

Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t go either,” William

will be with me? ” She

been invited to the

saw Keith Henderson, entering with a bouquet in his

you.

flowers, and Keith hugged her. She embraced back. “I forgot

came for the

course,” Keith replied.

event. Thus, bodyguards will be

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 the

care of

did a few times, out of respect. He also

asked, “How are

Karise a few times, by the way. She said she meant to talk to

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

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.”

that. You and Evan had been friends for a long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at the flowers and said, “Thank you for these.

give you flowers. It

how different she was

him now.

don’t know how to act in front of you and not

off her words, knowing exactly what she

say.

I’ll see you at the

you up,” Keith

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

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