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.

passed down to

out.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

the Scotts’ return to

fun to their video calls. So

few times, but he

Shantelle or William should

call Lucas in a

With Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety about the organ

from

was now William’s responsibility.

however, no threat had resurfaced. Yet, despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking turns protecting her. Evan insisted that

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited Shantelle

office. When she made it in, her

hospitals in the city. As you know, the mayor’s family is very wealthy. They have businesses

wanted me

added. “However, the event is a fancy dinner

longer has the stamina

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

be with me? ” She

Shanty. Someone who has also been invited to the party,” William revealed,

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

miss you. How

accepted the flowers, and Keith hugged her.

for the party and

course,” Keith replied.

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

look after you. You won’t be alone, and when it’s your turn to talk

need to take care of

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

asked, “How

a few times, by the way. She said she meant to talk

replied. She sat on the chair and asked, “Have you and Evan patched things

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

club.”

will mend things eventually,” Shantelle

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

different she was

him now.

how to act

place,” Keith cut off her

say.

the event. I’ll see you at the

pick you up,” Keith

Keith, but I can go there on my own,” she insisted. “Besides, my guards will never

guards, about that. Shanty, I’m sorry I wasn’t around to protect you, Keith