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.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return to

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

work a few

William

Lucas in

back, the anxiety about

lifted from

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

afternoon, William

office. When she made it in, her

a party, inviting medical directors from reputable hospitals in the city. As you know, the mayor’s family is very wealthy. They have businesses all over the city. Now,

me

William added. “However, the event is a fancy dinner

which your father no longer

a week’s leave,

my bodyguards will be with me? ”

also been invited to the party,”

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

you. How

her.

came for the

course,” Keith replied.

allow uninvited guests to attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will

when it’s your turn to talk about our hospital’s achievements, you are most knowledgeable since you practically read my daily

a call 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.

glanced at Keith. Since their awkward talk about his feelings, she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few

“How

met Karise a few times, by the way.

busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat on the chair and asked,

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.”

friends for a long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced

flowers. It shouldn’t

how different she was acting

him now.

act in front of you and not

place,” Keith cut off her words, knowing

say.

see you at the party,” Shantelle

can pick you up,” Keith

have to. Thank you, Keith, but I can go there on my own,” she insisted. “Besides, my guards will never let me

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