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.

down to him at

out.

was the request to change Lucas’ name

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return to Warlington,

parents. Lucas often joined the conversation, adding more fun to their video calls. So far, Evan had

work a few times, but

William should

Lucas in a

Scott back, the anxiety about

from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking turns protecting her. Evan insisted that

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited

When she made it

from the mayor’s office. He is holding a party, 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.

hospital wanted me to be

“However, the event is a

father no longer has

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

invited to the

Henderson, entering with a bouquet in his hands. He

“Shanty! I miss you. How

her. She embraced back. “I forgot you

came for the party

course,” Keith replied.

to attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside

“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 read my daily work here at the

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

She did a few times, out of

“How are

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

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

patching 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 spends time with me.

club.”

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

you flowers. It

different she was

him now.

don’t know how to act in front of you

off her words, knowing exactly

say.

the event. I’ll see you

you

don’t have to. Thank you, Keith, but I can go there on my

sorry I wasn’t around to protect you, Keith said. “I was – I