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.

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

out.

papers away. The only document left unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name to a Thompson, which was

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return to Warlington,

conversation, adding more fun to their video calls.

few times, but

Shantelle or William

Lucas in

Doctor William Scott back, the

from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

afternoon, William

When she made it

in the city.

hospital wanted me to be

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

father no longer

has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t go either,” William added. “And don’t worry, you won’t

mean my bodyguards will be

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

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

“Shanty! I miss you. How

flowers, and Keith hugged her.

came for the party

course,” Keith replied.

will not allow uninvited guests to attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside the convention center, waiting

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

of something. You both plan for the event. It’s this coming

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

asked, “How

to Europe and finished my work. I met Karise a few times, by the way. She

She sat on the chair and asked, “Have you

would come after me when we met at Lucas’ school, but funny how he never did. Instead,

club.”

friends for a long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced

you flowers. It

different she

him now.

She replied, “I’m sorry. I don’t know how to act

know my place,” Keith cut off her

say.

see you

pick you up,” Keith

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

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