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.

It gets passed down to him

out.

document left unfurnished was the

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return to

parents. Lucas often joined the conversation, adding more fun to their video calls. So far, Evan had also consistently spoken to Lucas at night. He got

work a few times,

William

Lucas

Scott back, the anxiety about

lifted from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle

had to be done.

afternoon, William

she made it

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

hospital wanted me

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

your father no longer has the stamina

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

my bodyguards will be with

has also been invited to the party,” William revealed,

he saw Keith Henderson, entering with a

“Shanty! I miss you. How have you

and Keith hugged her.

came for the party and business,

course,” Keith replied.

mayor will not allow uninvited guests to attend the event. Thus,

said. “So, I figured 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

then received a call from the administration building. He excused himself. “I need to take care of something. You both plan for the event. It’s this coming weekend. Lock the door

she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He also called concerning insurance coverage in which she had no choice but to take the

asked, “How are

finished my work. I met Karise a few times, by the way. She said

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

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. Instead, he is avoiding me.” Keith admitted. “In fact, Wendell is not talking to me, and

club.”

mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at the flowers and

flowers. It shouldn’t make

she

him now.

how to act in

off her words,

say.

I’ll see you

you

have to. Thank you, Keith, but I can go there on my own,” she insisted. “Besides, my guards will never let me

the guards, about that. Shanty, I’m sorry I wasn’t around to protect you, Keith said. “I was – I had things