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.

down to him at the end of

out.

the request to change Lucas’ name to a

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return

to their video calls. So far,

work a few times,

Shantelle or William should

Lucas in

Scott back, the anxiety about the

from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

no threat had resurfaced. Yet, despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking turns protecting

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited Shantelle

she made it in, her

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

me to

“However, the event is a

your father no longer has the stamina to

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

will be with me?

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

he saw Keith Henderson, entering with a bouquet in his hands. He had that wide grin when

you.

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

came for the party

course,” Keith replied.

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

and when it’s your

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

at Keith. Since their awkward talk about his feelings, she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few

asked, “How are

met Karise a few times, by the way. She said she

She sat

how he never did. Instead, he is avoiding me.” Keith admitted. “In fact, Wendell is not talking

club.”

to hear that. You and Evan had been friends for a long time. You will mend

you flowers. It

how different she

him now.

I don’t know how to act in front of

place,” Keith cut off her words, knowing exactly what she wanted

say.

about the event. I’ll see you at

pick you up,” Keith

can go there

guards, about that. Shanty, I’m sorry I wasn’t around to protect you, Keith said. “I was