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.

passed down to him at the end of it

out.

left unfurnished was the request

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

the Scotts’ return to

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

a few

or William

call Lucas

back, the

from

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited Shantelle

When 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 be

added. “However, the event is a fancy dinner in

which your father no longer has the

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. “And don’t worry, you won’t be

bodyguards will be with

the party,” William revealed, his eyes looking at

with a bouquet in his hands. He

you. How have you

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

came for the party

course,” Keith replied.

allow uninvited guests to attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside the convention center,

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

need to take care of something. You both plan for the

Since their awkward talk about his feelings, she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He also called

“How

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

do need to speak to her, but I’ve been busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat

between us. We did not talk. He 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.

club.”

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

It shouldn’t make you uncomfortable,” Keith

how different she was acting

him now.

act in front of you and not

won’t. I know my place,” Keith cut off her words,

say.

see

you up,” Keith

there on my own,” she insisted. “Besides, my guards will

to protect you, Keith said. “I was – I had things to take