The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 44
Inside the car, the middle-aged man kept his eyes on the road. “Mr. Hawthorne must be feeling pretty smug this time,” he said. “He’s definitely coming for a rematch.”
Nate rolled his eyes. “As if I’m scared of him.”
Tonight was a Gilbert family dinner. The Hawthornes had been invited, just like always. The two families had been close for generations, with plenty of connections through marriage. Luke’s mom, Rose, was Mrs. Hope Gilbert’s second daughter, so the families were always in and out of each other’s homes.
When Nate got home, the Hawthornes’ cars were already parked outside. He could hear laughter from the living room the moment he walked in.
Hope spotted him and shook her head, speaking to Miranda. “This old man just can’t stay put. If he’s not tinkering with something, he’s off to Capital College again.”
Nate grinned and joined them. “Would you rather I hang out somewhere full of young energy, or sit around with a bunch of old guys all day?”
Hope just sighed, her tone fond. “Alright, alright, you win. You’re always right.”
Miranda laughed. “Nate’s got a point. Spending time with younger people keeps you young.”
Nate flopped onto the sofa and looked over at Brysen, “You should get out with me more. All you ever do is go fishing, and honestly, you’re not even that good.”
Brysen shot him a look. “Still better than you.”
Nate grinned. “How about we settle this right now? Aidan, grab the fishing rods.”
“You’re on. Let’s go.”
Hope and Miranda watched the two men with matching smiles, both used to their antics.
As dinner time approached, more of the Gilbert family drifted in, filling the house with noise. The Hawthornes’ oldest son and his wife, Tatiana, showed up too.
Later on, Max and Luke arrived. They bumped into each other in the parking lot, exchanged a quick greeting, then headed inside together.
In the living room, they made the rounds, saying hello to all the elders. Luke, always outgoing and quick with a joke, was a hit with the older crowd.
“It’s been a while, Luke,” Hope said. “Your mom told me you started a gaming company and just landed a big project.”
Max took a sip of wine. “Nothing major. It’s sorted now.”
Darin had come to see him first thing that morning, and then over lunch with Finley and Savannah, Finley finally agreed to some compromises. That was enough for Max to let it go. The issue was closed. Brookside Bank had lost out on some profit, but it was still better than losing their deal with BlueMarble Investments.
Wyatt just nodded and moved on to other business talk.
Just then, Wyatt’s daughter Mandy wandered over, clutching a piece of candy in her tiny hand. Her voice was sweet and a little shy. “Daddy, want some?”
She was only five, with two little pigtails and a round, adorable face. Wyatt smiled, ruffled her hair, and leaned down to eat the orange candy she offered.
“So sweet,” he said, voice full of affection.
Mandy grinned, showing off her perfect little teeth. She held out the other candy to Max. “Sir, do you want one?”
Max looked at her, his expression softening, warmth flickering in his eyes.
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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....