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

out.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

the Scotts’ return to

more fun to their video calls. So far,

few

William should

Lucas in

With Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety about

been lifted from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

William

made it in,

city. As you know, the mayor’s family is very

hospital wanted me to be

event is a fancy dinner in

longer has the

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

mean my bodyguards will be

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

a bouquet in his hands. He had that

I miss you.

hugged her. She embraced

the party and

course,” Keith replied.

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

You won’t be alone, and when it’s your turn to talk about our hospital’s achievements, you are most

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.

his calls. She did a few times, out

“How are

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

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

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. I

club.”

You will mend things eventually,”

flowers. It shouldn’t make you uncomfortable,”

she

him now.

sorry. I don’t know how to act in front of you

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

say.

about the event. I’ll see you at the

pick you up,” Keith

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.