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

out.

The only document left unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return

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

work a few times,

William should

call Lucas in a

back, the anxiety about the organ donor

been lifted from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

despite returning to her usual routine,

had to be done.

afternoon, William

office. When she made it in,

He is holding a party, inviting medical directors from reputable hospitals in the city. As you know,

me to be

is a fancy

father no longer has

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

my bodyguards will be with

who has also been invited to the party,” William revealed, his eyes

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

you.

hugged her. She embraced back.

for the party and

course,” Keith replied.

attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will be

should go 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

need to take care of something. You both plan for the event. It’s this coming

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

“How are

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

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

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

club.”

friends for a long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at the flowers and said, “Thank you for

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

different she was

him now.

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

I know my place,” Keith cut off her words, knowing

say.

I’ll see you at the party,”

you

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

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