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.

my son. It gets passed down to him at the

out.

was the request to change Lucas’ name to a Thompson, which was

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return to

chatting regularly with Shantelle’s 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 caught

work a few times,

Shantelle or William

call Lucas in a

Scott back, the anxiety about

been lifted from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

afternoon, William

When she made

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

wanted me to

William added. “However, the event is a

your father no longer has

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

mean my bodyguards will be with me? ” She

the

Shantelle turned around, he saw Keith Henderson, entering with a bouquet in

I miss you. How have

and Keith hugged her. She embraced back. “I

came for the party and

course,” Keith replied.

will not allow uninvited guests to attend the event.

alone, and when it’s your turn to talk

call from the administration building. He excused himself. “I need to take care of

answered his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He also called concerning insurance coverage in which she

“How are

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

been busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat on the chair and asked, “Have you and Evan patched

never did. Instead, he is avoiding me.” Keith admitted. “In fact, Wendell is not talking to

club.”

time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at

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

she was acting

him now.

act

place,” Keith cut off her words, knowing exactly what she wanted

say.

the event. I’ll see

can pick you up,”

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

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