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.

passed down to him at the

out.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return

chatting regularly with Shantelle’s parents. Lucas often joined the conversation, adding more fun to their video calls. So far, Evan

a few times, but he

William should

Lucas in a

hospital, With Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety about

been lifted from

was now William’s responsibility.

far, however, no threat had resurfaced. Yet, despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking turns protecting her. Evan insisted

had to be done.

William invited Shantelle

made it in,

is an invitation from the mayor’s office. He is holding a party, inviting medical directors from reputable hospitals in the city. As you

wanted me to be

added. “However, the event is a fancy dinner in

father no longer has the

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

mean my bodyguards will be

also been invited to the party,” William revealed, his eyes looking at the

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

I miss you. How have you

and Keith hugged her.

for the party and business,

course,” Keith replied.

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

go with Keith. He will look after you. You won’t be alone, and when it’s

received a 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.

awkward talk about his feelings, she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out

asked, “How

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

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

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

club.”

that. You and Evan had been friends for a long time. You will mend

always give you flowers. It shouldn’t make you uncomfortable,”

how different she was

him now.

to act in front

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

say.

about the event. I’ll see you at the party,”

can pick you up,”

you, Keith, but I can go there on my own,” she insisted. “Besides, my guards will never

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