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

out.

document left unfurnished was the request

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return

fun to their video calls. So far, Evan

work a few times, but he

Shantelle or William

call Lucas in

With Doctor William Scott back,

from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

William invited

office. When she made it

an invitation from the mayor’s office. He is holding a party, inviting medical directors from reputable hospitals in the city. As you

wanted me to be

the event is a fancy

which your father no longer has

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

mean my bodyguards will be with me? ”

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

entering with a bouquet

“Shanty! I miss you. How have you

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

the party and business,

course,” Keith replied.

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

should go with Keith. He will look after you. You won’t be alone, and when it’s your turn to

care of

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

asked, “How are

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

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

not talk. He suggested he would come after me when we met at Lucas’ school, but funny how he never did. Instead, he is

club.”

time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle

always give you flowers. It shouldn’t make

how different she was acting

him now.

She replied, “I’m sorry. I don’t know how to act in front of you and not make you

my place,” Keith cut off her

say.

event. I’ll see you at the party,”

can pick you up,” Keith

go there on my own,” she

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