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.

It gets passed down to him at the end

out.

was the request to change Lucas’

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return

regularly with Shantelle’s parents. Lucas often joined the conversation, adding more fun to

a few times, but he

William should

call Lucas in

the hospital, With Doctor William Scott back,

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.

William invited

made it in,

hospitals in the city. As you know, the mayor’s family is very wealthy. They have businesses all over the city. Now, they are eyeing potential hospitals

wanted me to

the event is a fancy

longer has the

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

bodyguards will be with me? ”

to the party,” William

Keith Henderson, entering with a bouquet in his hands.

you. How have you

the flowers, and Keith hugged her. She embraced back. “I

the party and business,

course,” Keith replied.

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

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

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

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

“How

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

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

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

club.”

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

flowers. It shouldn’t

different she was

him now.

know how to act in front

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

say.

event. I’ll see you

pick you up,”

to. Thank you, Keith, but I can go there on my own,” she insisted. “Besides, my guards

to protect you, Keith said. “I was – I had