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.

down to

out.

only document left unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

the Scotts’ return to Warlington,

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

few times, but he

or William should he

Lucas in a

back, the

been lifted from

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited Shantelle

office. When she made it

holding a party, inviting medical directors from reputable hospitals in the city. As you know, the mayor’s family

hospital wanted me to

added. “However, the event is a fancy dinner

longer has the stamina to

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

will be with me? ”

the party,” William revealed,

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

you. How have you

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

the party and business,

course,” Keith replied.

the event. Thus, bodyguards will be

alone, and when it’s your turn to talk about our hospital’s achievements, you

a call from the administration building. He excused himself. “I need to take care of something. You both plan for the event. It’s

father go, Shantelle glanced at Keith. Since their awkward talk about his feelings, she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did

“How are

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 to you,” Keith

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

know if there will be 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.

club.”

time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at the flowers and said, “Thank you for these.

It shouldn’t make you

how different she

him now.

sighed. She replied, “I’m sorry. I don’t know how to act in front of

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

say.

about the event. I’ll see you at the

you up,”

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

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