The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 174
Tommy said, “He did. Jett didn’t notice anything.”
Felicia nodded. “Good. Keep an eye on him. If anything happens, call me.”
“Will do.”
Mason drove Felicia back to the hotel. On the way, her phone started to buzz. She glanced at the screen and paused, her breath catching. Even after five years, she still recognized his number in an instant.
She hesitated for a moment, then answered and held the phone to her ear. On the other end, a small, raspy voice called out, soft and a little shaky. “Evelynn.”
Felicia could tell right away that Anne had been crying. Her heart clenched. “Anne, have you been crying?”
It was Saturday. Anne always waited to watch Felicia’s show at eight, but tonight, someone else was hosting. Disappointed, Anne had thrown a fit and ended up in tears.
Max waited until she calmed down, then handed her the phone.
Anne’s voice was small. “Why didn’t I see you on TV tonight?”
Felicia knew Anne never missed her Saturday show. Maybe it was some kind of bond between them, something that went beyond words. It made Felicia feel warm, but also guilty. She wished she could reach out to Anne as her mother, but she couldn’t.
Felicia took a deep breath and tried to keep her voice steady. “I had some other work today, so someone else took my place.”
Anne let out a soft “Oh.” Then she said, “I didn’t call you yesterday. Did you miss me?”
Felicia gave a gentle smile, even though Anne couldn’t see it. “Of course I missed you.”
Just like that, Anne’s pout disappeared and she sounded much happier.
They chatted as the car pulled up to the hotel. Even then, Anne didn’t want to hang up.
Max’s voice came from the background. “Anne, it’s time for your bath.”
Anne listened quietly, holding the phone close.
A few minutes later, Felicia’s humming faded. The other end of the line was quiet, except for the soft sound of breathing. Felicia spoke in a gentle whisper. “Anne?”
A man’s deep, calm voice replied, “She’s asleep.”
Felicia answered quietly, then ended the call without another word.
Max put the phone down, a thoughtful smile tugging at his lips. He glanced at his daughter, who was fast asleep with her arms stretched out above her head. He gently tucked her hands under the blanket.
As he pulled the covers up, he heard Anne mumble in her sleep, “Mommy.”
Max’s hand stopped mid-motion. He stared at his daughter’s peaceful, innocent face, lost in thought.
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Is this coming to an end...
Oh nooo!! Don’t tell me Max will get washed ashore on a remote island then loses all his memory, then falls inlove with the local girl who saves him. Then when he meets Felicia again he won’t recognize her and breaks her heart again. Additional plot twist is that Felicia is pregnant with their 2nd child. Please pleaseee don’t give us this scenario.. LOL!!!...
If Max can be forgiven Darrin can be forgiven. And I do not like this marriage business but if it has to happen I hope after he gets stranded on some remote island alone while Felicia and his family fight over custody she wins and also gets half his estate. Then by time he comes back she's found having and remarried. Lol...
The writer is good. They're making me interested in Max. I won't say like yet....
It seems the only one who hasn't suffered is Max. Even his family fakes anger and disappointment all their own doing so they suffer a little. Everyone else has suffered. Luke and Jeremy unrequited. Felicia has suffered the most from family to unrequited to romance to long suffering Mother. Even baby Anne never had a mother til Felicia suffered then came back only to suffer some more. lol...
Oh no what did Colton do?... I have a bone to pick. When Olisha had to go the hospital why beg for Felicia? When she so loved Max? Seemed like she was in on the setup for Felicia to see a suicide for the 2nd time orchestrated by holden and his brother again. I might drop this series it's becoming endless with no real satisfaction for me. I don't need it to end because it's like a soap opera but if things don't end up making sense, tying up loose storylines it's gonna get old fast for me. Good luck author....
Anne, I think your baby brother is on the way. Thank goodness it doesn't say that Felicia is crying just like the last time but still, there's no willingness on her part. Max! You need to try harder. Make her fall in love with you again....
The writer did a big one with Jeremy's speech to Max. He said almost everything that needed to be said. I have wanted Felicia or someone who knows the past to just tell that whole stinking family what they did and how disgusting they are and what they're doing now how unfair it all is to Felicia. A pity it was only Max but he really needed to hear this (plus more)....
I love the chase of this novel, how you’ve build each of the characters. They almost seem like real. I feel like I know them irl. But however I would like to know what’s max’s pov and what’s going on in his head. I truly believe max’s just a grey character. And also please please please update more!!!...
I was really hoping that Max and Felicia would end up together, but why did Max do that to Felicia? 😭 Is that his way of making Felicia overcome the trauma Holden caused her? I don't think that's helping at all. I just hope Max's character has some redeeming qualities in the coming chapters....