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 all,” Evan

out.

the request

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return to Warlington,

had been chatting regularly with Shantelle’s parents. Lucas often joined the conversation, adding more fun to their video calls.

a few times, but he

William should he

call Lucas in a

the hospital, With Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety about the

been lifted from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

afternoon, William

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

me

is a

longer has the stamina to

beg you to go in my place, Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave,

bodyguards will be

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

Henderson, entering with a bouquet in his hands. He had

miss you. How

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

came for the party and

course,” Keith replied.

guests to attend the event.

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 here at the

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

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

“How

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

I’ve been busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat on the chair and

any patching 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. “In fact, Wendell is not talking

club.”

a long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at the

you flowers. It

different she

him now.

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

my place,” Keith cut off her

say.

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

can pick you up,”

have to. Thank you, Keith, but I can go there on my own,” she insisted. “Besides, my guards will never let

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