The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 1174

Max had already called Darin in advance, so Ava and the rest of the family were fully expecting Felicia's return. Half an hour later, the car glided smoothly through the gates of Ross Manor.

Colton and Ava were already standing outside the main entrance, waiting anxiously. The moment Felicia stepped out of the vehicle, Ava hurried forward.

"Felicia," she called out emotionally.

Seeing her, Felicia naturally replied, "Mom."

Ava pulled her into a tight embrace. "Are you alright? Let me look at you. Have you lost weight?" She ran her hands over Felicia's shoulders and arms, carefully examining her face.

Felicia gently grasped Ava's hands. "Mom, I'm doing perfectly fine." Even though she couldn't remember the past, the overwhelming warmth radiating from her family was undeniable.

Ava let out a massive sigh of relief. Felicia looked healthy and even seemed to have gained a little weight. "As long as you're alright."

Felicia turned to Colton. "Dad."

Colton nodded, his expression softening. "It's good that you're home."

Her gaze then shifted to Darin and Greg. "Hi, Darin, Greg." Max had briefed her in the car that alongside Darin, she also had an older brother named Greg.

Anne cheerfully greeted each of the elders in turn.

Darin noticed the sheer number of premium gifts Max was carrying. It genuinely looked like a formal family visit. However, neither Colton nor Ava had any intention of acknowledging Max. They simply ushered Felicia and Anne inside, leaving him standing there.

Greg followed them in without a word. Darin and Max trailed behind.

"At least you know your manners," Darin remarked dryly.

Max threw him a sidelong glance and casually tossed one of the heavy gift bags right at him. Caught off guard, Darin hastily scrambled to catch it. "You, on the other hand, have absolutely no manners," Max retorted.

Darin gripped the bag firmly. "You're the only one arrogant enough to act out of line with me."

"Aren't you going to sit down?" Darin offered sarcastically.

Max pulled his gaze away, glanced at Darin, and walked over to the sofa. There were things he needed to make absolutely clear to the Ross family.

Darin instructed the nanny to take Anne and Sean upstairs to play. The spacious living room was soon left with only Colton, Darin, Greg, and Max. The space was utterly quiet, save for the low murmur of the television.

Max broke the silence. "Colton."

Colton's brow furrowed deeply. He finally looked over at Max, his tone icy and uncompromising. "If you have something to say, just say it."

Max kept his voice even and sincere. "Once Felicia safely delivers the baby next year and fully recovers, I plan to hold a wedding for her. If you have any demands or conditions whatsoever, you can name them."

Colton let out a harsh scoff. "Any demands? And then what? Are you going to turn around and accuse the Ross family of exploiting the Hawthornes? Your family consists of high-ranking, untouchable officials. We ordinary folks couldn't possibly climb that high."