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.

It gets passed down to him at

out.

the request to change Lucas’ name to a Thompson, which was also agreed

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return to

Clara had 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

few

or William should he

call Lucas in a

the hospital, With Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety

lifted from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited

When she made it

is holding a party, inviting medical directors from reputable hospitals in the city.

wanted me

event is a

no longer has the stamina to

has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t go either,” William

mean my bodyguards will be

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

Shantelle turned around, he saw Keith Henderson, entering with a bouquet in his hands. He had

“Shanty! I miss you. How have

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

came for the

course,” Keith replied.

to attend the event. Thus,

with 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 since you practically read my daily work

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

she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He also called

asked, “How are

busy. I returned to Europe and finished my work. I met Karise a few times, by

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

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. “In fact, Wendell is not talking to me, and Sean keeps shaking his head whenever he spends

club.”

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

flowers. It shouldn’t make you uncomfortable,” Keith

different she

him now.

to act in front of you and not

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

say.

the event. I’ll see you at the party,” Shantelle

you

can go there

wasn’t around to protect you, Keith said. “I was – I had things