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.

unfurnished was the request

during that day’s gathering.

***

Days came and went.

Scotts’ return to

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

work a few times, but

William

Lucas in

With Doctor William Scott back, the

been lifted from Shantelle’s hands.

was now William’s responsibility.

despite returning to her usual routine, Shantelle still had her bodyguards, taking turns protecting her. Evan insisted that

had to be done.

afternoon, William

made it in,

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

wanted me to be

event is a fancy dinner in

longer has the stamina

a week’s

will be with me? ”

to the party,” William revealed, his eyes looking at the

Keith Henderson, entering with a bouquet

miss you.

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

the party

course,” Keith replied.

the event. Thus, bodyguards will be outside

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

himself. “I need to take care of something. You both plan for

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

“How are

my work. I met Karise a few times,

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

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

club.”

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 for these. They

always give you flowers. It shouldn’t

she

him now.

how to act in front of you and not

know my place,” Keith cut off

say.

event. I’ll see you at

can pick you

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

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