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

out.

away. The only document left unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

the Scotts’ return

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

work a few times,

William

Lucas in

William Scott back, the anxiety

from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards,

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited

made it in, her

the city. As you know, the mayor’s family is very wealthy. They have businesses

wanted me

added. “However, the event is a fancy

which your father no longer has

place, Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s

bodyguards will be with

also been invited to the party,” William revealed, his eyes

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

you.

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

came for the party

course,” Keith replied.

guests to attend the event. Thus,

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

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

did a few times, out of respect. He also called concerning insurance coverage in which she had no choice but

asked, “How are

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

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

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

club.”

to hear that. You and Evan had been friends for a long time. You will mend things eventually,”

flowers. It shouldn’t

she was

him now.

sighed. She replied, “I’m sorry. I don’t know how to act in

won’t. I know my place,” Keith cut off her words, knowing exactly what she

say.

the event. I’ll see you

you up,”

there on my own,”

I wasn’t around to protect you, Keith