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.

to him at the end of it

out.

only document left unfurnished was the request

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return to

chatting regularly with Shantelle’s parents. Lucas often joined the conversation, adding more fun to their video calls. So far, Evan had

work a few times,

William

call Lucas in

Scott back, the anxiety about the organ

lifted from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

her usual routine, Shantelle

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited

office. When she made it in, her

hospitals in the city. As you know, the mayor’s family is

hospital wanted me

is a fancy dinner in those

longer has the

has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t go either,” William added.

my bodyguards will be with me? ” She

been invited to the party,” William revealed,

Keith Henderson, entering with a

“Shanty! I miss you. How have you

Keith hugged her. She

for the party and business,

course,” Keith replied.

event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside the convention center,

said. “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 both plan for the event. It’s this coming weekend.

did a few times, out of respect. He also

asked, “How

work. I met Karise a few times, by the way. She

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

know if there will be any patching between us. We did not talk. He suggested he would come after me when we met at Lucas’ school, but funny how he never did. Instead, he is avoiding me.”

club.”

that. You and Evan had been friends for a long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She

give you flowers. It

different she was acting

him now.

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

Keith cut off her words, knowing exactly

say.

I’ll see you at the party,” Shantelle

can pick you up,” Keith

there on my own,” she insisted. “Besides, my

I wasn’t around to protect you, Keith said. “I was – I had things to take