The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 157

Felicia’s week was jam-packed. Every day was booked from morning to night.

“Hey, can you spare some time on Wednesday for Nate’s birthday dinner?” Jeremy asked.

Felicia paused, suddenly realizing she had completely forgotten something that important. “Of course, I’ll have to make time.”

She’d paid Nate a visit the day she got back, but ever since then, work had taken over her life. She hadn’t managed to see him again. Thinking about running into Max at the dinner made her stomach twist.

Jeremy seemed to notice her mood shift. “Just approach it like it’s no big deal,” he said gently.

Felicia wished it could be that simple, but Max just had a way of getting under her skin. After a second, she spoke up. “Actually, I think I’ll drop by tomorrow and leave a gift instead. I’d rather not run into anyone from the Hawthorne family if I can help it.”

If she went with Jeremy, she worried Max would get suspicious.

Jeremy nodded. “That works. Just give Nate a heads-up first.”

“Okay,” Felicia agreed.

Back at her office, she arranged for someone to attend an auction that evening to bid on a painting she wanted to give Nate as a birthday present. Things didn’t go as planned though. Someone else had their eye on the painting. The starting price was five million, but the bidding shot up to nearly forty million. Clearly, the other bidder wasn’t backing down.

Felicia looked over the rest of the auction catalog and decided to let the painting go. Instead, she successfully bid on an antique pen. Nate loved reading and practicing calligraphy. A pen would make a thoughtful gift.

The next morning, Felicia drove to the Gilbert family estate. She’d already called Nate the night before to let him know she was coming.

The Gilbert estate looked like something out of a novel, all classic buildings and exquisite gardens.

The butler led Felicia into the study. Nate was at his desk, lost in his calligraphy.

“Mr. Gilbert,” Felicia called softly.

Nate put down his pen and turned to her with a warm, gentle smile. “Felicia, hello. Come take a look at my latest work.”

He smiled. “I’ve seen Anne’s handwriting. She must get her talent from you. She’s only five, and her writing is already impressive.”

Just hearing Anne’s name made Felicia’s heart ache.

Nate watched her closely. “You’ve seen her lately?”

Felicia nodded. “I have.”

Nate let out a gentle sigh. “She’s a wonderful child.”

At that moment, the butler knocked and stepped into the room. “Sir, Mr. Hawthrone and Miss Anne have arrived.”

Felicia froze. She looked at Nate, who was clearly surprised too. Max must have decided to come at the last second.