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.

my son. It gets passed down to him

out.

The only document 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 to Warlington,

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

work a few times, but

Shantelle or William should he

call Lucas in a

With Doctor William Scott back,

been lifted from Shantelle’s

was now William’s responsibility.

despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had

had to be done.

afternoon, William invited

When she made it

inviting medical directors from reputable hospitals in the city. As you know, the mayor’s family is very wealthy. They have businesses all over

hospital wanted me to

is a fancy dinner in

which your father no longer has the stamina

Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave, and he

mean my bodyguards will be with me? ” She

to the party,” William revealed, his

entering with a bouquet

miss you. How have

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

for the party and business,

course,” Keith replied.

not allow uninvited guests to attend the event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside the convention center, waiting

be alone, and when it’s your turn to talk about our hospital’s achievements, you are most knowledgeable since

building. He excused himself. “I need to take care of something. You both

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

asked, “How are

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

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

don’t know if there will be any patching 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 admitted. “In fact, Wendell is not talking to me, and Sean keeps shaking his head whenever he spends time with me. I think I’m officially off the

club.”

been friends for a long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested.

give you flowers. It shouldn’t make you

how different she was acting

him now.

I don’t know how to act in front

my place,” Keith cut off her words, knowing

say.

I’ll see you at the party,” Shantelle

you up,”

Thank you, Keith, but I can go there on my own,”

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