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.

unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return to Warlington,

conversation, adding more fun to their video calls. So far, Evan had also consistently spoken

a few

Shantelle or William

Lucas

back, the anxiety

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.

William invited

When she made

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

me to be

is a fancy dinner in those

your father no longer has the stamina

Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave,

be

been invited to the party,” William

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

you. How have

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

the party

course,” Keith replied.

event. Thus,

you should go with Keith. He will 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 practically read my daily work here at the

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

glanced at Keith. Since their awkward talk about his feelings, she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out

“How

to Europe and finished my work. I met Karise a

replied. She

how he never did. Instead, he is avoiding me.” Keith admitted. “In fact, Wendell is not talking to me, and Sean keeps shaking

club.”

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

always give you flowers. It shouldn’t

how different she

him now.

act in

off her

say.

see you at

you

I can go there on my own,” she

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