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.

Lucas is my son. It gets passed down to him at the end of it

out.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return to Warlington,

fun to their video

work a few times, but he

William should he

call Lucas

Scott back, the anxiety about the organ donor

from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking

had to be done.

William invited

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

me

is

which your father no longer has the stamina

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

mean my bodyguards will be with

invited to the party,” William revealed, his

he saw Keith Henderson, entering with a bouquet in his hands. He had that wide

I miss you. How

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

came for the party and business,

course,” Keith replied.

to attend the event. Thus,

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

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

his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He also called concerning insurance coverage in which she had no choice but

“How

a few times, by the way. She

replied. She sat on the chair

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.”

Evan had been friends for a long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at the flowers and

It shouldn’t make you

different she was

him now.

I don’t know how to act in front of you and not

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

say.

about the event. I’ll see you at the

can pick you up,” Keith

you, Keith, but I can go there on my own,” she insisted. “Besides, my

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