The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 208
Andrea looked at Felicia and said, “Evelynn, hello.” She sounded like she owned the place.
Felicia didn’t reply. Instead, she glanced at Max. His face was insanely handsome, but as cold and unreadable as ever. She clearly had no intention of greeting him, and Max just stared back at her in silence. The tension in the air was almost visible. He definitely hadn’t forgotten that slap.
Suddenly, Anne’s cheerful voice broke through. “Evelynn, we’re going to the stables today. I want to show you my pony.”
Felicia blinked and looked down at Anne. Just then, the driver pulled the van up and opened the door. Anne grabbed Felicia’s hand. “Come on. Let’s get in.”
Felicia didn’t really have a choice, but honestly, going to the stables with Anne sounded a lot better than staying here. She helped Anne into her car seat, made sure she was buckled in, and then sat beside her. Secretly, Felicia hoped Max and Andrea would pair off and leave her alone with Anne. She knew that was wishful thinking.
“Daddy,” Anne called, her eyes on Max.
Marian came out from the house, carrying Anne’s things, and handed them to Max. He took the bag and glanced at Andrea. “Let’s go.”
Andrea was about to climb in when Anne piped up, “Daddy, isn’t Uncle Darin joining us? Aunt Andrea can ride with him.”
Andrea froze. She looked at Anne and forced a smile. “I want to be with you, Anne.”
“But Evelynn is with me,” Anne answered, perfectly serious.
Felicia could see Andrea’s face crack for a split second. That so-called kindness Andrea showed Anne was just for show. Deep down, she had to resent the kid. Anne was too smart not to pick up on it, and that made Felicia feel a little relieved.
Andrea must have noticed Felicia watching her. As their eyes met, Andrea couldn’t hide the chill in hers. When she looked back at Max, she was pure wounded innocence.
Max stepped forward and told Anne, “She can ride with us. Darin will meet us at the stables.”
Anne looked back at Felicia, as if asking for her opinion. Felicia smiled gently. “It’s alright.”
Anne nodded. “Okay then.” She turned to Andrea. “Aunt Andrea, you can get in.”
Andrea watched the two of them, perfectly in sync. They looked more like a family than she ever could. She was so done with this kid. Anne was clearly trying to embarrass her.
Instead of getting in, Andrea turned to Max, her eyes red and voice shaky. “Max, you can go without me.” Then she walked around the back of the car, heading for the gate.
Max put Anne’s bag in the car, then quickly went after Andrea. Through the window, Felicia saw him pull Andrea into a hug. Andrea struggled for a moment, then slumped against him, crying. He patted her back and tried to comfort her.
Anne saw all of this through the window. Her little face scrunched up in annoyance. She unbuckled her seatbelt and announced, “Evelynn, I don’t want to go anymore.”
Felicia watched Anne get out and had no choice but to follow.
“Miss Anne,” Marian called after her, sounding worried.
Felicia crouched down to Anne’s level. “Did Daddy ever talk to you about Mommy?”
Anne mumbled, “Daddy said Mommy went far away and can’t come back yet.” Her voice was small and sad.
Felicia felt her nose sting and tried not to cry. “Do you… ever feel upset that Mommy isn’t here with you?”
Anne shook her head. “I would never hate Mommy. Mandy’s mommy and my cousins’ mommy are all nice. My mommy must be nice too. She just can’t be with me right now. I’ll be good and wait for her to come back.”
As she spoke, Anne’s eyes reddened with tears.
Felicia couldn’t hold back anymore. She pulled Anne into a tight hug, took a shaky breath, and let the tears fall. Her daughter really was the sweetest child in the world. She didn’t blame her.
Being squeezed so tight, Anne called softly, “Evelynn?”
Felicia didn’t answer. She just held her close.
Anne wrapped her arms around Felicia’s neck, hugging her back.
At the doorway of the art studio, a tall figure stood in silence, taking it all in.
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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....