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.

Lucas is my son. It gets passed down to him at the end of

out.

was the request to change Lucas’ name to a

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return to Warlington,

Lucas often joined the conversation, adding more fun to their video calls. So far, Evan had also consistently spoken to

work a few times, but

or William should he

call Lucas in

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

from

was now William’s responsibility.

routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking turns protecting

had to be done.

William invited Shantelle

office. When she made it

“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

wanted me to be

added. “However, the event is

father no longer has the stamina

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

will be

also been invited to the party,”

Shantelle turned around, he saw Keith Henderson, entering with a bouquet in his hands. He had

you. How

hugged her. She embraced back. “I forgot you

for the party

course,” Keith replied.

guests to attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside

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

call from the administration building. He excused himself. “I need to take care of something. You both plan for the event. It’s

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

“How

busy. I returned to Europe and finished my work. I met Karise a few

busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat

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

club.”

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 for these. They

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

different she was acting

him now.

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

place,” Keith cut off her words,

say.

I’ll see you at the party,”

pick you

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

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