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

out.

document left unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name to a

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return

often joined the conversation, adding more fun to their video calls. So far, Evan had also consistently spoken to Lucas at night.

work a few

Shantelle or William should he

call Lucas in

Scott back,

been lifted from

was now William’s responsibility.

to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking turns protecting her. Evan insisted that

had to be done.

William

she made it in, her

reputable hospitals in the city.

wanted me to

event is a fancy dinner

father no longer

a week’s leave, and

my bodyguards will be with

the party,” William revealed, his

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

you. How

accepted the flowers, and Keith hugged her. She embraced back.

for the

course,” Keith replied.

to attend the event. Thus,

alone, and when it’s

to take care of something. You both plan for the event. It’s this coming weekend. Lock

feelings, she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He also

asked, “How are

Europe and finished my work. I met Karise a few times, by the way. She said she

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

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

club.”

had been friends for a long time. You will mend

It shouldn’t make you uncomfortable,”

how different she was acting

him now.

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

Keith cut off her words, knowing exactly what

say.

the event. I’ll see you at the

pick you

you, Keith, but I can go there on my

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