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 him at the end

out.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return to Warlington,

fun to their

work a few times,

or William should he

Lucas in

William Scott back,

been lifted from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

William invited Shantelle

office. When she made it in,

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

me to

added. “However, the event is a fancy dinner in those

longer has the

you to go in my place, Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t

will be with

invited to the party,” William revealed, his

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

I miss you.

her. She embraced back. “I forgot you

for the party and

course,” Keith replied.

to attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside the convention center,

go with Keith. He will look after you. You won’t be alone, and when it’s your turn

excused himself. “I need to take care of something. You both plan for the event. It’s this coming weekend. Lock the door behind 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. He also called concerning insurance coverage in which

“How

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

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

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 me, and Sean keeps shaking his head whenever he spends time with me. I think I’m

club.”

hear 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

always give you flowers. It

how different she was acting

him now.

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

Keith cut off her words,

say.

event. I’ll see you at the

can pick you up,” Keith

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

wasn’t around to protect you, Keith said. “I