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.

down to him at

out.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return to Warlington,

fun to their

few

William should he

Lucas in a

the hospital, With Doctor William Scott back,

from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited

made it

the 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

hospital wanted me to be

is a fancy dinner in

longer has the stamina to

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

bodyguards will be with me? ” She

to the party,” William revealed, his eyes looking at the

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

“Shanty! I miss you. How have you

the flowers, and Keith hugged her. She

for the party and business,

course,” Keith replied.

guests to attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside the

“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,

need to take care of something. You

father go, 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

asked, “How are

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

been busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat on the chair and asked, “Have you and Evan patched

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.”

time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at the flowers and said, “Thank you for these.

you flowers. It shouldn’t

how different she

him now.

“I’m sorry. I don’t know how to act in front of you and

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

say.

I’ll see you at the

can pick you up,”

Thank you, Keith, but I can go there on my own,” she insisted. “Besides, my guards will

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