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,”

out.

left unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name to a

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return

with Shantelle’s parents. Lucas often joined the conversation, adding more fun to their video calls. So far,

a few times,

Shantelle or William should

Lucas in a

Scott back, the anxiety

been lifted from

was now William’s responsibility.

however, no threat had resurfaced. Yet, despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking

had to be done.

William invited

made it in,

inviting 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

me to be

event is a fancy dinner in those

which your father no longer has

week’s leave, and he can’t go either,” William added. “And don’t

my bodyguards will be with me? ” She

Shanty. Someone who has also been invited to the party,” William revealed, his eyes looking at

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

miss you. How have you

the flowers, and Keith hugged her. She

came for the party and

course,” Keith replied.

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

You won’t be alone, and when it’s your

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

had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a

“How

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

speak to her, but I’ve been busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat on the chair

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

club.”

time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested.

you flowers. It

she

him now.

to act in front of you and not make you think

Keith cut off her words, knowing exactly

say.

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

you

have to. Thank you, Keith, but I can go there on my own,” she

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