The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor

The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor By LiLhyz Chapter 57

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.

gets passed down to him at the end of it

out.

papers away. The only document left unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name to a Thompson, which was also agreed

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

the Scotts’ return to Warlington,

to their video calls. So far, Evan had

a few times,

Shantelle or William should he

call Lucas in a

Doctor William Scott back, the

from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

threat had resurfaced. Yet, despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking turns

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited Shantelle

office. When she made it in,

in the city.

hospital wanted me to be

added. “However, the event is

your father no longer has

I beg you to go in my place, Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t go either,” William added. “And don’t

will be

Someone who has also been invited to the

around, he saw Keith Henderson, entering with a bouquet in his

I miss you. How have

Shantelle accepted the flowers, and Keith hugged her. She

the party

course,” Keith replied.

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

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 hospital’s achievements, you are most knowledgeable since you practically

He excused himself. “I need to take care of something.

she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He also called concerning insurance

“How

my work. I met Karise a few

replied. She sat on

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 Sean keeps shaking his head whenever he

club.”

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

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

she was acting

him now.

don’t know how to act in front of you and not make you think that

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

say.

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

can pick you up,”

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

I wasn’t around to protect

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