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 him

out.

The only document left unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name to a Thompson, which was also

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return to

conversation, adding more fun to their video

a few times, but

William

Lucas

hospital, With Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety about the

been lifted from

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited

office. When she made

inviting medical directors from reputable hospitals in the city. As you know,

wanted me to be

event is a fancy

which your father no longer

in my place, Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t go either,” William added. “And don’t worry,

be with me? ” She

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

Keith Henderson, entering with a bouquet in his hands. He had

miss you. How

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

the

course,” Keith replied.

the event. Thus,

You won’t be alone, and when it’s your turn to talk about our hospital’s achievements, you are most knowledgeable

from the administration building. He 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,

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

asked, “How are

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

but I’ve been busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat on the chair and

Lucas’ school, but funny how he never did. Instead, he is avoiding me.” Keith admitted. “In

club.”

You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She

flowers. It shouldn’t

different she was acting

him now.

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

off her words, knowing exactly what she

say.

event. I’ll see you at the

you up,”

there on my own,” she insisted. “Besides, my guards will never let

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