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.

gets passed down to him at the end of it all,” Evan

out.

that, Shantelle signed the papers away. The only document left unfurnished was the request

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return

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

few times,

or William

call Lucas

the hospital, With Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety

been lifted from

was now William’s responsibility.

far, however, no threat had resurfaced. Yet, despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited

made

city. As you know, the mayor’s family is very wealthy. They have businesses all over the city. Now, they

hospital wanted me

event is a fancy dinner in those

your father no longer has the stamina to

in my place, Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s

my bodyguards will be with me? ”

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

Shantelle turned around, he saw Keith Henderson, entering with a

you. How have you

and Keith hugged her. She embraced back. “I forgot you

the party and business,

course,” Keith replied.

attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside the convention

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

building. He excused himself. “I need to take care of something. You both plan for the event.

go, Shantelle glanced at Keith. Since their awkward talk about his 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 no choice but to take

“How are

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

She

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

club.”

You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle

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

she was

him now.

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

place,” Keith cut off her words, knowing exactly what

say.

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

you up,”

don’t have to. Thank you, Keith, but I can go there on my own,” she insisted.

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