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 the end

out.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

the Scotts’ return to Warlington,

had been 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

few times, but he

or William should he

Lucas in

With Doctor William Scott back, the

lifted from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking turns protecting

had to be done.

William invited

made it in,

“Shanty, there is an invitation 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. Now, they are eyeing

hospital wanted me to

added. “However, the event is a fancy dinner

father no longer has

has taken a week’s

will be with

the party,” William revealed, his

entering with a bouquet in

I miss you. How

Keith hugged her. She embraced back. “I

came for the party and

course,” Keith replied.

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

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

received a call from the administration building. He excused himself. “I need to take care of something. You both plan for

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

asked, “How are

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

I’ve been busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat

Lucas’ school, but funny how he never did. Instead, he is avoiding me.” Keith admitted. “In fact,

club.”

to hear that. You and Evan had been friends for a long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at the flowers and said, “Thank

you flowers. It shouldn’t

different she was acting

him now.

to act in front of you and not make you think

won’t. I know my place,” Keith cut off her words, knowing exactly

say.

see you

can pick you

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

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