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.

to him at the end

out.

away. The only document 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

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

a few times,

William should

Lucas in

With Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety about the organ donor

lifted from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

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

had to be done.

William

When she made it

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

wanted me

“However, the event is a fancy dinner

which your father no longer has the stamina

has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t go either,” William added.

my bodyguards will be with me? ”

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

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

“Shanty! I miss you. How have

flowers, and Keith hugged her. She embraced back. “I forgot you were

came for the party and business,

course,” Keith replied.

to attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will

be alone, and when it’s your

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

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

“How

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

to her, but I’ve been busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat on the chair and asked, “Have you and Evan patched things

be any 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. I think I’m officially off the

club.”

mend things eventually,” Shantelle

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

different she

him now.

replied, “I’m sorry. I don’t know how to act

place,” Keith cut off her

say.

see

can pick you up,” Keith

to. Thank you, Keith, but I can go there

Shanty, I’m sorry I wasn’t around to