The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 313
“Daddy!” Anne called out, her voice bright with excitement.
Felicia stepped forward and handed Anne’s backpack to Max, who took it from her with a quick smile.
Anne looked up at Felicia, clearly hoping she would come along to preschool. Felicia crouched down and spoke softly, “Let Daddy take you today, okay? I have work at the office soon.”
Anne pouted a little but didn’t argue. “Alright.”
Max took Anne’s hand, helped her into the car, and buckled her seatbelt. Once she was settled, he got in too.
“Bye-bye!” Anne waved from the window.
Felicia waved back, standing at the curb as the car pulled away. She watched until it disappeared, the quiet lingering long after they were gone. Only then did she turn and head back into the house.
Inside the car, Anne kept glancing at her dad. Max noticed right away that her happy mood had faded. He reached over, ruffling her hair, his tone gentle. “What’s wrong, sweetheart?”
Anne looked down, her voice small. “Daddy, I wish Evelynn could be my mommy. I want her to live with us.”
Max brushed his thumb across her cheek, his expression soft. “Did you tell her how you feel?”
Anne nodded. “I did, but she didn’t say anything. I don’t think she likes you, Daddy. She’s nicer to Uncle Jeremy and Luke.”
Max raised his brows. “You really want Evelynn to live with us, huh?”
Anne’s eyes shone with determination. “I do. I really do.”
*
Dean dropped Heather and Yara off at school that morning. Felicia drove across town to Roen Capital.
Anthony was already in his office when she arrived. Felicia knocked and stepped inside.
“Hi Anthony.”
Felicia stepped into the office. Max was seated behind his desk, focused on a stack of documents. He glanced up when she entered.
“You’re late.”
Felicia met his gaze, her voice calm. “Then let’s keep this brief.”
Max set down his paperwork and leaned back in his chair, eyes fixed on her. His presence filled the room, tension rising between them.
“With that kind of attitude, I have to wonder if you’re still fit to lead Northstar Dynamics.”
Felicia frowned, steadying herself with a slow breath. “Mr. Hawthorne, if you have something to say, just say it. Don’t go question my abilities.”
Max’s eyes were dark and unreadable. He reached over and slid a document across the desk toward her. “Sign this.”
Felicia picked up the file and scanned the first page. Her eyes widened in surprise. It was a contract for an increased investment.
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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....