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 the end of it all,”

out.

papers away. The only document left unfurnished was the request to change Lucas’ name to a

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return to

conversation, adding more fun to their video calls. So far,

a few

Shantelle or William should

call Lucas

back, the anxiety

been lifted from

was now William’s responsibility.

routine, Shantelle still had

had to be done.

William invited

she made it in, her

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

wanted me

is a fancy dinner

your father no longer

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

been invited to the party,” William revealed, his

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

miss you. How have

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

for the party and business,

course,” Keith replied.

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

figured you should go with Keith. He 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 here at the

excused himself. “I need to take care of

go, Shantelle glanced 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 but to take the

asked, “How are

and finished my work. I met Karise a few times, by the way. She said she meant to talk to

replied. She sat on the chair and asked,

did. Instead, he is avoiding me.” Keith admitted. “In fact, Wendell is not talking to me, and Sean keeps shaking his head whenever he

club.”

mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at the flowers and said,

give you flowers. It

she was

him now.

sorry. I don’t know how to act in front of you and not make you think that

cut off her words, knowing exactly

say.

I’ll see you at the party,” Shantelle

can pick you

you don’t have to. Thank you, Keith, but I can go there on my own,” she insisted. “Besides, my guards will never let me

to protect you, Keith said. “I was – I had things