The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 217
His eyes were icy as he stared at her, a hint of mockery curling at the corner of his lips.
Felicia caught the ridicule in his gaze and frowned. What was that supposed to mean?
Before she could figure it out, Andrea strolled up next to Max and slipped her arm through his, her tone sweet and close. “Max, what are you staring at?”
Andrea followed his line of sight and spotted Jeremy and Evelynn downstairs. Instantly, her expression clouded over.
Felicia glanced away, letting her hair fall to shield her face. Jeremy leaned in, his voice low. “Let’s go.”
She nodded, and together they made their way forward. They didn’t get far before they bumped into someone they knew and got pulled into a lively conversation.
Meanwhile, Andrea and Max made their way down the stairs, her arm still looped through his. Andrea looked absolutely stunning in a white, figure-hugging gown, her hair swept up and decorated with pearls. She looked flawless. The man beside her wore a deep blue suit that set off his striking features. There was something regal and dangerously charming about him, the kind of confidence that turned heads wherever he went.
Walking side by side, they looked like a couple out of a magazine—perfectly matched.
People in the ballroom couldn’t help but compare the two pairs: Jeremy and Felicia, Max and Andrea. Both couples had that rare, top-tier beauty and presence that pulled all eyes their way. With the four of them together, everyone else seemed to fade into the background.
As soon as Max appeared, guests started approaching him, glasses in hand, eager to chat.
By now, Felicia and Jeremy had drifted so far from Max and Andrea that they were pretty much out of each other’s sight.
That’s when Felicia saw someone she never expected—Gavin, a fellow PhD from Stanford.
He’d once chased after her with impressive enthusiasm back in the States, but she’d turned him down without hesitation. Gavin had taken it well, though, even if it bruised his pride. “Evelynn, you’re the first girl to ever turn me down,” he’d joked. “But I still admire you. Can we be friends?”
Felicia had always respected Gavin’s talent, even if she didn’t care much for his personal life. He’d even helped her out once, so they’d built a solid friendship. After she moved home, they lost touch, both caught up in busy lives.
She honestly never thought she’d run into him here.
Jeremy’s voice brought her back. “BlueMarble Investments works with Gavin’s family in the States.”
She looked at him, but didn’t ask for more.
“Would you like to dance?” Jeremy offered, holding out his hand.
Felicia smiled, her nerves fading. “Sure.”
Together, they moved onto the dance floor. Jeremy’s hand found hers, and they began to move in sync with the music, letting the rhythm guide them.
Off to the side, Gavin and Max were chatting, both keeping an eye on the dance floor. Gavin watched the woman in green twirl gracefully and couldn’t help but ask, “Max, tell me, how do you win over a girl? How do you get her to say yes and be your girlfriend?”
Max swirled his drink, took a slow sip, and let out a soft laugh. “Is there really a girl out there you can’t win over?”
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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....