The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 152

“Evelynn, are you married?” Tatiana asked.

She really was digging for every detail, but Felicia got it. After all, if your child took a sudden liking to someone and wanted to have dinner, any parent would be on guard.

Felicia nodded quietly.

Tatiana’s face softened a little.

Anne kept chatting with Felicia, her eyes shining with excitement. She had already saved Felicia’s number in her smartwatch and asked, “Can I call you when you’re not busy at work?”

A gentle warmth bloomed in Felicia’s chest. She smiled. “Of course you can.”

Right then, Max’s phone rang. He said a quick word to Tatiana and stepped out to take the call.

He came back a moment later, but he wasn’t alone—Andrea was with him.

Andrea’s eyes darkened for just a second when she saw Felicia.

“Andrea, you’re here. Come sit,” Tatiana said with her usual gentle tone.

Andrea walked over and sat beside Tatiana, which put Max right next to her. With the seat next to Felicia now empty, she finally felt her nerves relax a little.

“Daddy, why didn’t you tell me Aunt Andrea was coming?” Anne suddenly piped up, her tone tinged with annoyance.

Andrea smiled softly. “I called your dad last minute. He probably didn’t get a chance to tell you. I brought the custom doll I had made for you—it’s ready. I’ll give it to you in a bit, okay?”

“Thank you,” Anne said, but she didn’t sound all that excited.

“I’m fine. My daughter called, so I came to have dinner with her,” Felicia said.

Jeremy didn’t push for details. After they hung up, Felicia turned to go back inside but saw Tatiana coming out of the room. It was clear she wanted to talk.

“Mrs. Hawthorne.”

Tatiana watched her, her expression much colder than it had been inside. All that warmth was gone, replaced by the proud, untouchable air of the Hawthorne family matriarch.

“My granddaughter wanted to have dinner with you tonight, so I agreed. I can see that she really likes you, but I don’t want her getting too close. If she tries to contact you again, I expect you to keep your distance. Don’t get too friendly with her.”

Felicia’s mouth twitched into a slight smile. “Mrs. Hawthorne, if you don’t want your granddaughter to talk to me, you should tell her yourself. I don’t see why I should be the one to play the bad guy for you.”

Tatiana’s face froze, her expression turning ice-cold. She looked like she was about to say something else, but before she could, the door to the private room opened again and Max stepped out.