The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 455

Andrea had just reached the doorway to Max’s office, balancing a box of pastries, when she heard Anne’s voice floating out. The little girl sounded so happy it almost hurt to listen.

“This bracelet is so pretty. Mommy’s going to love it.”

Those words hit Andrea like ice water. The chill started at her feet, creeping up her body until it took over every inch. All she felt next was a white-hot surge of anger.

Anne called Felicia “Mommy.” Did they tell her Felicia was her mother?

The bracelet the same purple one Andrea had seen before. She’d thought Max was saving it for her. Last night, she was heartbroken, but Max never brought out the bracelet to comfort her. Now, hearing Anne say it was for Felicia felt like a slap in the face.

For a moment, Andrea’s eyes darkened. Her fingernails dug into her palm so hard she barely noticed the pain.

Just then, Max came out with Anne and spotted Andrea in the hallway.

“Andrea.”

His voice snapped her out of her thoughts. She forced herself to smile, pushing the hurt deep down, and crouched to Anne’s level. “Anne, it’s been forever. I brought your favorite blueberry cake. Want some?”

Anne looked at her, serious and blunt. “Aunt Andrea, could you please not come see my daddy anymore? If my mommy sees you, she’ll get the wrong idea.”

Andrea tried to hold her smile, but Anne’s words made it almost impossible.

Anne didn’t wait for a reply. She grabbed Max’s hand. “Daddy, let’s go to Mommy’s.”

Max glanced at Andrea. “You should head home today, Andrea.”

Andrea just stood there, watching as father and daughter walked away. It felt like something inside her had snapped. The anger she felt toward Anne was almost unbearable.

Back in her car, Andrea sat in silence for a long minute. Then she pulled out her phone, hesitated, and finally made the call.

She pulled Max a little ways off, glancing back at Felicia to make sure she couldn’t hear. Felicia watched them, almost amused, wondering what kind of scheme her daughter was cooking up. Anne’s little face was so serious, scolding Max in a way that made her look like a tiny grown-up. And Max, who was usually so tough and intimidating, just stood there and took it, not daring to argue.

Once Max promised whatever it was, Anne darted back to Felicia.

Max walked over. “Anne’s been coughing a bit lately. Make sure she keeps warm tonight.”

“Alright,” Felicia said, her tone cool. She took Anne’s backpack, grabbed her hand, and led her inside, closing the door behind them.

Max lingered for a moment, then turned and left.

Inside, Colton and Ava were overjoyed to see Anne. When they heard her call Felicia “Mommy,” they exchanged surprised looks.

Anne explained quickly, “I want Evelynn to be my mommy.”