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.

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

out.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return to

had been chatting regularly with Shantelle’s parents. Lucas often joined the conversation, adding more fun to their video calls. So far, Evan had also consistently spoken to Lucas at night. He got

work a few times, but he

or William should he

call Lucas

William Scott back, the

lifted from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking

had to be done.

William

office. When she made it in,

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

wanted me to be

“However, the event is a

no longer has

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 worry, you

be with me?

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

a bouquet

you. How have you

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

the

course,” Keith replied.

mayor will not allow uninvited guests to attend the event. Thus, bodyguards

it’s your turn to talk about our hospital’s achievements, you are

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

her father go, Shantelle glanced 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

“How are

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

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

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

club.”

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

you flowers. It shouldn’t

how different she

him now.

act in front of

won’t. I know my place,” Keith cut off her words, knowing exactly

say.

about the event. I’ll see you at the

you up,” Keith

but I can go there on my

Shanty, I’m sorry I wasn’t around to protect you,