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

out.

Shantelle signed the papers away. The only document left unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name to a Thompson, which was

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return to Warlington,

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.

few

William should he

Lucas

back, the anxiety

been lifted from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

threat had resurfaced. Yet, despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking turns protecting her. Evan

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited Shantelle

she made

directors from reputable hospitals in the city. As you know, the

hospital wanted me to be

the event is a fancy

longer has the stamina to

Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave, and

be

to the party,” William revealed, his eyes looking at

a bouquet in his hands. He had that wide grin

you. How

flowers, and Keith hugged her. She embraced

for the party

course,” Keith replied.

attend the event.

look after you. You won’t be alone, and when it’s your turn to talk about

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

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

“How are

Karise a few times, by the way. She said she meant to talk

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

he never did. Instead, he is avoiding me.” Keith admitted. “In fact,

club.”

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

flowers. It shouldn’t make

different she was acting

him now.

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

cut off

say.

event. I’ll see you at the party,”

pick you up,” Keith

there on my

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