Before they headed home, Felicia and Heather made a serious dent in the airport duty-free shops. It was the holiday and gifts were a must.
When they landed back in the Capital, it was already three in the afternoon. The city looked like a celebration come to life, dazzling lights hanging high overhead, every street soaked in that happy holiday energy.
First stop was Oakridge Estate. Felicia had brought gifts for Jeremy and Shannon.
Shannon smiled when she opened hers. “Felicia, you’re always so thoughtful. Thank you, I really love it.”
Felicia’s smile was soft. “I’m glad you do, Shannon.”
Jeremy, nursing an injury, had decided to stay in the Capital this year for the celebrations. No traveling, no hassle.
Heather agreed, throwing in a dramatic nod of support.
While Heather went off to her room and Shannon found some snacks for Yara, Felicia leaned closer to Jeremy. “Is there any news about Jett?”
Jeremy nodded. “He’s in the holding center now. After a few days of questioning, he took the blame for everything. Never mentioned anyone else behind it.”
Felicia frowned a little, twisting her fingers. “But there is someone else, right?”
Jeremy’s voice dropped. “Word from the States is that Holden’s definitely involved.”
Felicia's jaw tightened. She wasn’t surprised. Holden had every reason to pull something like this.
She hesitated. “And Trey—”
Before she could finish, Yara trotted over and pressed a piece of candy into Felicia’s hand. “Aunt Felicia, have some candy.”
Felicia smiled and took it, letting the questions go for now.
It was about time to leave.
Shannon tried to keep her for dinner. Felicia shook her head gently. “Maybe next time. I should get home.”
Felicia rolled in her suitcase. “Of course I did.”
She set the case down, and Luke reached to help. He popped the latches, revealing a packed suitcase, every inch stuffed to the top.
“What did you do, buy out the airport?” Luke laughed, crouching beside her as she started to dig through her things.
“Only the best stuff,” Felicia replied, handing him two boxes before turning to give another two to Greg.
Greg took his, curiosity piqued. “What are these?”
“Open them and see.”
Luke pulled off the lids. One box had a sleek watch, the other a solid men’s necklace. Greg’s set had a diamond pin and another watch, plus a bottle of cologne.
While the guys were still admiring their presents, Felicia brought out two sets of men’s skincare and a razor. “Just because you’re men doesn’t mean you can skip the self-care.”

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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....