The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 617

“You all go have fun. I’ll just enjoy a little peace and quiet at home,” Jeremy said.

He could move around just fine these days, but he still needed to take it easy. Too much activity wasn’t on the table yet.

Felicia was just thinking she should check in with Anne when her phone lit up. It was Anne.

She sounded cheerful on the other end. “I’m going with my cousins to the family house today. Daddy’s staying with you, but can we have dinner together tonight?”

Felicia wasn’t surprised Anne didn’t ask to see her. The Hawthorne family cared about their reputation more than anything. Miranda especially had always been strict about the girls who married in. You had to help your husband, sure, but it was just as important to look perfect on the outside. After the mess with the Lisbon family, Felicia could guess the Hawthornes’ opinion of her hadn’t exactly improved.

Honestly, they probably wanted Anne and her to have as little contact as possible now. All they cared about was her and Max getting divorced—soon.

Felicia agreed quietly, said goodbye to Anne, then immediately dialed Max.

“I’ve already made plans, so you don’t need to come by,” she told him.

Max didn’t push back. “Alright. I’ll pick you up tonight then.”

Felicia hung up and gathered her things. She, Greg, and Heather stopped by to say a quick goodbye to Jeremy and Shannon before heading out.

Once the front door closed, the house felt almost hushed.

Shannon settled on the couch and glanced over at Jeremy. “You know, Greg’s a really good kid. Much better than Trey.”

Jeremy smiled. “Mom, maybe don’t make it so obvious. You’ll scare him off if you keep that up.”

Shannon waved him off. “He’s not some delicate girl, Jeremy. He’ll be fine.” She let out a sigh. “Heather’s already found her footing again so fast, but look at you. Still tangled up in your first marriage. Are you seriously waiting around for Felicia to get divorced? What if her ex just drags things out forever? You’re going to let your whole life get stuck on pause?”

*

Max picked up his phone and called Darin.

Darin was hanging out by himself at home, flipping channels. Max asked if he wanted to go racing.

“You’ve got a lot of time on your hands today, huh?” Darin joked.

“I do, actually. I’ll meet you at the usual spot.”

When Darin pulled into the racetrack lot, he spotted Max waiting for him by his car. Darin walked over. “So, where are Anne and Felicia?”