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 it all,” Evan

out.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return

more fun to their video calls. So far, Evan had

a few times, but

William

call Lucas in a

With Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety about

lifted from

was now William’s responsibility.

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.

afternoon, William invited

When she made it in, her

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

hospital wanted me to be

is a fancy dinner

your father no longer has

week’s leave, and he can’t go either,” William

will be with

has also been invited to the party,” William

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

miss you. How have you

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

for the party and

course,” Keith replied.

to attend the event.

look after you. You won’t be alone, and when it’s your turn to talk about our hospital’s achievements, you are most knowledgeable since

take care of something. You both plan for the event.

at Keith. Since their 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 in which she had no choice

“How are

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

I’ve been busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat on the chair and asked, “Have

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

club.”

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 are

you flowers. It shouldn’t make you

different she was acting

him now.

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

Keith cut off her words,

say.

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

pick you

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

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