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

out.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

the Scotts’ return to Warlington,

often joined the conversation, adding more fun to their

a few times, but he

Shantelle or William should he

Lucas in

hospital, With Doctor William Scott back, the anxiety about the organ

from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

Yet, despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking turns protecting her.

had to be done.

William invited Shantelle

she made it

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

me to

is a

your father no longer has the stamina

Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s leave, and he can’t go either,”

mean my bodyguards will be with me? ”

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

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

“Shanty! I miss you. How

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

for the party

course,” Keith replied.

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

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

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

father 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

asked, “How are

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

been busy,” Shantelle replied. She sat on the chair and

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.”

sorry to hear that. You and Evan had been friends for a long time. You will mend things eventually,” Shantelle suggested. She glanced at the flowers and said, “Thank

you flowers. It shouldn’t

she was acting

him now.

“I’m sorry. I don’t know how to act in

cut off her words, knowing

say.

I’ll see you at the party,” Shantelle

pick you up,”

go there on my own,” she insisted. “Besides, my guards will never let

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