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

out.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return

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

or William

call Lucas

the hospital, With Doctor William Scott back,

been lifted from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

however, no threat had resurfaced. Yet, despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had

had to be done.

William invited

office. When she made

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

hospital wanted me

event is a fancy dinner

no longer has the stamina to

beg you to go in my place, Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t go either,” William added.

will be with

who has also been invited to the party,” William revealed, his eyes

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

you.

flowers, and Keith hugged her.

the party and business,

course,” Keith replied.

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

and when it’s your turn to talk

call from the administration building. He excused himself. “I need to take care of something. You both

had reluctantly answered his calls. She did a

asked, “How

a few times, by the way.

busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat on the chair and asked, “Have you

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

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.

It shouldn’t make

different she was

him now.

I don’t know how to act

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

say.

see you at the party,” Shantelle

you up,”

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

guards, about that. Shanty, I’m sorry I wasn’t around to protect