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.

to him at the

out.

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

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

the Scotts’ return to Warlington,

Shantelle’s parents. Lucas often joined the conversation, adding more fun to their

work a few times, but he

William

call Lucas

Doctor William Scott back,

from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

resurfaced. Yet, despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still

had to be done.

William invited

made it

there is an invitation from the 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 wealthy.

hospital wanted me to be

added. “However, the event is a

father no longer has the

my place, Shanty. Doctor Hale has taken a week’s

mean my bodyguards will be with me? ” She

to the party,”

Keith Henderson, entering with a bouquet in

miss you.

Shantelle accepted the flowers, and Keith hugged her.

the party and business,

course,” Keith replied.

event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside the convention center,

Keith. He will look after you. You won’t be alone, and when it’s your

of something. You both plan for the event. It’s this coming

his calls. She did a few times, out of respect. He also called concerning insurance

asked, “How are

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

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

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.”

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

you flowers. It shouldn’t make you uncomfortable,”

she

him now.

how to act in front of you

won’t. I know my place,” Keith cut off her

say.

see you

can pick you up,” Keith

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

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