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.

son. It gets passed down to him at

out.

was the

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return

to their video calls. So far, Evan had also consistently spoken to Lucas at night. He got caught

work a few times, but he

Shantelle or William should

call Lucas

Scott back, the anxiety

lifted from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

no threat had resurfaced. Yet, despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking turns

had to be done.

William

she made

city. As you know, the mayor’s family is very wealthy. They have businesses all over the city. Now, they are eyeing potential hospitals

hospital wanted me

event is

no longer has the

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

bodyguards will be with

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

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

miss you. How have

Shantelle accepted the flowers, and Keith hugged her. She embraced back. “I

the party

course,” Keith replied.

guests to attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will

you. You won’t be alone, and when it’s your turn to talk about our hospital’s achievements, you

need to take care of something. You both plan for the

had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He also

asked, “How

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

do need to speak to her, but I’ve been busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat on

would come after me when we met at Lucas’ school, but funny how he never did. Instead, he is avoiding me.” Keith admitted.

club.”

long time. You will mend

you flowers. It

different she was

him now.

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

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

say.

I’ll see you at

you up,” Keith

can go there on my own,”

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