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

out.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return to Warlington,

more fun to their

few times, but

or William should he

call Lucas in

Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety about

been lifted from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

usual routine, Shantelle still

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited Shantelle

office. When she made it in, her

office. He is holding a party, inviting medical directors from reputable hospitals in the city.

hospital wanted me to be

event is a fancy dinner

which your father no longer has

place, Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t go either,” William added.

will be

also been invited to the party,”

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

I miss you. How have

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

for the party and business,

course,” Keith replied.

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

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

administration building. He excused himself. “I need to take care of something. You both plan for

his calls. She did a few times, out of respect.

“How are

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

replied. She sat on the chair and

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 time with me. I think I’m officially off the

club.”

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

flowers. It shouldn’t make you uncomfortable,” Keith

how different she

him now.

know how to act in front of you

cut off her words, knowing exactly

say.

about the event. I’ll see you at the party,”

pick you up,” Keith

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

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