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 all,” Evan

out.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return to Warlington,

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

a few times,

or William should he

call Lucas in a

back, the anxiety about the organ

lifted from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards,

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited Shantelle

made it in,

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 eyeing

hospital wanted me

event is

your father no longer has the stamina to

Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave,

will be

to the party,”

Henderson, entering with a bouquet

miss you. How

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

the party and business,

course,” Keith replied.

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

won’t be alone, and when it’s your turn to talk about our hospital’s achievements, you are most knowledgeable since you practically read my

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

reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He also

asked, “How

met Karise a few

replied. She sat on the chair and asked, “Have you

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

club.”

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

It shouldn’t make you

she was acting

him now.

act in front of

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

say.

event. I’ll see you at

can pick you up,” Keith

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. “I was – I