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.

Lucas is my son. It gets passed down to him at

out.

left unfurnished was the

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return to

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

a few times,

Shantelle or William should

Lucas in a

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

been lifted from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

far, however, no 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

she made it in, her

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

hospital wanted me to

“However, the event is a fancy dinner

which your father no longer has the stamina

you to go in my place, Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave, and he

bodyguards will be with me? ”

been invited to the party,”

with a bouquet in his hands. He had that wide

miss you. How have

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

for the party and

course,” Keith replied.

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

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, you are most knowledgeable since you practically read

of something. You both plan for the event. It’s this coming weekend. Lock the door behind

feelings, she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He

asked, “How are

to Europe and finished my work. I met Karise a few times, by the way. She said she meant to talk to

need to speak to her, but I’ve been busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat on the

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

club.”

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

always give you flowers. It shouldn’t

she was acting

him now.

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

off her words, knowing exactly what she wanted

say.

the event. I’ll see

can pick you

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 – I had things to take