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 at the

out.

left unfurnished was the request to change

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

the Scotts’ return to

parents. Lucas often joined the conversation, adding more fun to their video calls.

work a few times, but he

or William should he

Lucas

hospital, With Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety about

from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

her usual routine, Shantelle still had her

had to be done.

William

she made

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

hospital wanted me to be

is

your father no longer

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

mean my bodyguards will be with me? ”

has also been invited to the party,” William revealed,

turned around, he saw Keith Henderson, entering with a bouquet in his

“Shanty! I miss you. How

the flowers, and Keith hugged her.

came for the party

course,” Keith replied.

allow uninvited guests to attend the event.

when it’s your turn to talk

from the administration building. He excused himself. “I need to take care of something. You both plan for the event. It’s this coming

his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He also called concerning

asked, “How

met Karise a few times, by the way. She

busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat on

at Lucas’ school, but funny how he never did. Instead, he is avoiding

club.”

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

always give you flowers. It

different she was

him now.

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 wanted

say.

I’ll see you at the

you

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

around to protect you, Keith said. “I was – I had things to take