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.

It gets passed down to him at the end

out.

signed the papers away. The only document left unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name to a Thompson, which was also agreed

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

return to Warlington,

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

work a few

or William

call Lucas in

hospital, With Doctor William Scott back,

from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

threat had resurfaced. Yet, despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle

had to be done.

afternoon, William

office. When she made it in, her

in the city. As you know, the mayor’s family is very wealthy.

me

is a

which your father no longer has

week’s leave, and

will be with me? ”

to the party,” William revealed, his eyes

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

I miss you. How have you

the flowers, and Keith hugged her.

came for the party

course,” Keith replied.

allow uninvited guests to attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside the convention center, waiting

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 knowledgeable since you practically read my daily work

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

Shantelle glanced at Keith. Since their awkward talk about his feelings, she had reluctantly answered his calls. She did

“How

myself busy. I returned to Europe and finished my work. I met Karise a few times, by

speak to her, but I’ve been busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat on the chair and asked, “Have you and Evan

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 spends time

club.”

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

you flowers. It shouldn’t make

she

him now.

how to act in front of you and not

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

say.

I’ll see you at the party,”

pick you

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

the guards, about that. Shanty, I’m sorry I wasn’t around to protect you, Keith said. “I was – I