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 the end of it

out.

that, Shantelle signed the papers away. The only document left unfurnished was the request to

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return to

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

few times, but

Shantelle or William should he

Lucas in

With Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety about

been lifted from

was now William’s responsibility.

to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking turns

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited

When she made it

invitation from the mayor’s office. He is holding 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, they are eyeing

hospital wanted me to be

event is

your father no longer has the

a week’s leave, and he can’t go either,” William added. “And don’t worry, you won’t

bodyguards will be with

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

entering with a bouquet in

“Shanty! I miss you. How

hugged her. She embraced back. “I forgot you

came for the party and

course,” Keith replied.

event. Thus, bodyguards

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

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

she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He also called concerning insurance coverage in which she

“How are

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

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

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

club.”

for a long time. You will mend

It shouldn’t make you

how different she

him now.

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

know my place,” Keith cut off her words,

say.

see you at the party,” Shantelle

can pick you up,”

to. Thank you, Keith, but I can go there on

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