The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 1040

Felicia managed to finish the entire bowl. The food was delicious and did not trigger her nausea at all. After the terrifying ordeal she had just endured, the warm meal settled her stomach and brought her a profound sense of comfort.

"How is Anne doing?" Ava asked.

"Max will make sure she is okay," Felicia replied quietly.

Ava nodded, choosing not to press the issue. "I will take you to the hospital for a full checkup tomorrow then."

"I already went to the hospital this afternoon," Felicia admitted. "Let’s wait another week. I cannot just keep running to the clinic constantly." The doctor had recommended she come back for a follow up check in a week anyway.

"Why did you not tell me?" Ava demanded, her tone laced with genuine anger. "How can a pregnant woman go to the hospital all alone? People must have thought you did not have a family left to care for you."

Felicia immediately wrapped her arms around Ava's arm, leaning against her affectionately. "Mom, I am sorry."

Ava took a deep breath, her frustration melting into helpless affection. "Felicia, please stop trying to carry everything on your own shoulders. We are your parents. Our job is to care for you and be there for you unconditionally. When you act like this, it only makes us worry more."

Felicia smiled softly. "I know. I promise I will not keep things from you ever again."

Ava scoffed lightly. "You better not."

The two women chatted for a little while longer before Felicia headed upstairs to her room to rest. Over the next few days, Felicia was treated like an absolute treasure at home. Her morning sickness subsided significantly, and the color slowly returned to her cheeks.

Felicia had guessed as much. "How is she doing lately?"

The nanny sighed softly. "She is not eating much. Her appetite has been very poor."

Hearing this made Felicia's heart clench with worry.

"Mr. Hawthorne has not been resting well either," the nanny added. "He comes home incredibly late every single night."

Felicia fell silent. She knew Max probably had zero time to process his grief. A mountain of corporate matters at his domestic headquarters was undoubtedly waiting for his attention.