Max glanced their way, said a quick word to Hank and the other man, then started toward Darin.
Felicia noticed Max heading in her direction and stood up. “Excuse me for a moment.” Darin only nodded.
She walked straight out of the banquet hall. Max watched her leave, eyes locked on her silhouette as she disappeared through the doors. At the same time, Andrea caught sight of Felicia, a flash of malice passing through her eyes.
Outside, the corridor was quiet, almost peaceful compared to the bustle inside. Felicia just wanted a break, some space to breathe. She wandered down the hallway and found her way onto a quiet terrace. The night air was cool, brushing against her skin, and the city lights of Northwick stretched out before her, sparkling in the darkness.
That was when her phone buzzed. Felicia fished it out of her little bag and answered.
“Anne?”
“ I’m sorry. I missed your call. I just saw it now.”
The sound of her daughter’s soft voice melted away the heaviness in Felicia’s chest.
“It’s okay, sweetheart. I was busy this morning and couldn’t keep you company. I’m sorry.”
“I know you’re busy. I’m not upset,” Anne replied quickly.
Anne was so understanding, and that only made Felicia’s guilt grow.
“I haven’t seen you all day. When are you coming home tonight?”
Felicia could hear the careful hope in her daughter’s voice. “I’m coming home now.”
She didn’t want to stay here any longer. Anthony’s still here, so you didn’t have to worry much.
Anne’s mood instantly lifted. “Okay.”
Felicia hung up and called Anthony. He picked up almost right away.
Max held Felicia close, his gaze cold as he warned, “I don’t want to see you again.”
The man only lowered his head, silent and defeated.
Max turned and walked away, carrying Felicia in his arms.
*
Felicia drifted back to consciousness, her senses wrapped in the gentle, sweet scent of milk. Warmth surrounded her, comforting and soft, and something small and squishy was snuggled up in her arms. She instinctively hugged it tighter, sinking into the cozy feeling.
Suddenly, she jolted awake. The room was dark, but she could feel the little body pressed against her. As her eyes adjusted, she realized Anne was nestled in her embrace, her small head resting against Felicia’s chest.
For a moment, Felicia just sat there, disoriented, trying to piece together what had happened.

Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max)
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....