The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 30

Felicia’s hand pressed a little tighter over her stomach. A bitter, self-mocking smile played at the corners of her mouth. What was she still hoping for, honestly? She thought about the two times she’d bumped into Andrea’s brother. He really did seem like the more sensible one in that family.

Up ahead, the subway station came into view. She leaned forward and spoke to the driver. “Can you let me out at the subway entrance, please?”

She just couldn’t sit there any longer, listening to Max talk so gently to another girl. It was better to give them some space and get out of their way.

The driver glanced at her in the rearview mirror, then checked Max’s face for any reaction. Max just reassured Andrea with a few words, then ended the call.

Felicia turned her head, looking at him. “I’ll stay at home and rest until the baby’s born,” she said quietly.

And you can come home whenever you want. She only said it in her mind, not letting the words out.

So this was what it felt like, being so unwanted that even sharing a car made him uncomfortable. Max had never looked at her properly, not once. She’d lowered herself, trying to please him, all for a scrap of pride. In the end, she’d only made a fool of herself.

Max glanced at her and quickly looked away, his face unreadable. “Do whatever you want.”

The car stopped at the curb by the subway entrance. Felicia opened the door and slid out carefully, moving slow. The cold wind hit her right away, stinging her eyes and making them turn red. She started walking toward the station. Behind her, the car drove off without even hesitating.

Her steps faltered for a second. She tilted her head back, letting the wind brush against her cheeks until her nose burned. She took a long, deep breath, forcing down everything swirling inside her.

The next morning was Monday, her last day at work. Senior management called a big meeting first thing, but it hardly meant anything to Felicia, who’s about to leave.

After the meeting, though, the mood around the office changed. It was like a heavy cloud was hanging over everyone, making it hard to breathe.

When Felicia went to the break room for some water, she caught a bit of whispered gossip.

“Roen Capital took the Sterling Capital deal. Nearly thirty billion. That’s a huge loss. Mr. Hawthorne is furious.”

Felicia’s hand stilled in the middle of filling her cup.