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

out.

that, Shantelle signed the papers away. The 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 also consistently spoken to Lucas

few times, but he

or William should he

Lucas in

With Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety about the

been lifted from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking turns protecting her. Evan insisted

had to be done.

William invited

office. When she made

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

hospital wanted me

is a fancy dinner in those

longer has the stamina to

I beg you to go in my place, Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t go either,” William added.

bodyguards will be with me?

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

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

“Shanty! I miss you.

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

came for the party

course,” Keith replied.

the event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside

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

“I need to take care of something. You both plan for the event. It’s this coming weekend. Lock the door behind you,

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

“How are

finished my work. I met Karise a few times, by the

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

at Lucas’ school, but funny how he never did. Instead, he is avoiding me.”

club.”

for a long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle

flowers. It shouldn’t make

she was acting

him now.

act in front

know my place,” Keith cut off her words, knowing exactly

say.

see you at the party,”

pick you

but I can go there on

sorry I wasn’t around to protect you,