Felicia felt a sudden ache deep in her chest. She had no idea how to talk to Anne about it, not with her birthday so close. She just wanted her little girl to stay happy.
Doing her best to hide any sign of worry, Felicia reached over and gently patted Anne’s head. “Let me give him a call, sweetheart. I’ll ask.”
She pulled out her phone and dialed Max’s number.
A few seconds later, someone picked up. A woman’s voice came through. “Hello?”
Felicia caught her breath, but kept her voice steady and even. “Is Max there?”
“Mr. Hawthorne is drunk right now.”
Felicia let out a quiet sigh. “Alright. Thanks.” She hung up.
At the other end, the waitress set the phone down and stood off to the side, sneaking glances at the man slouched on the sofa.
He really was something else. Even though he was clearly tipsy, there was still this powerful energy around him. She felt her heart race just looking at him, but she didn’t dare get too close.
She’d seen the photo of a small girl on his phone’s lockscreen. No doubt he had a family. The thought popped in her mind—what kind of woman had caught him, had his children? Still, it seemed obvious he’d just fought with his wife.
“Mr. Hawthorne, is there anything else I can get you?” she asked quietly.
His answer was short and cold. “Leave.”
She didn’t hesitate, turning and slipping quietly out of the room, easing the door shut behind her.
Max crouched down to meet her eyes, a soft smile warming his face. “Daddy got in late. I had some work. Did you and Mommy have fun?”
Anne nodded, grinning. “We did! Are you going to fly kites with us in Australia?”
“Of course,” Max said. “Now you two should go eat breakfast. I’ll take a quick shower first.”
“Okay!”
Anne hurried back to Felicia. Max stood, walked over to her, and spoke quietly. “We’re leaving after lunch. Everything’s ready. Just bring what you need.”
Felicia nodded. She didn’t say anything else, just took Anne’s hand and led her toward the dining room.

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The readers' comments on the novel: The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max)
Nothing today...
The story starting to feel dragged out. Nothing much is happening anymore and Felicia and Max are getting kinda boring.. it’s just the same cycle over and over again...
I used to like this story but now it draaaaags :( Now it seems like all characters are problematic and toxic (yes, ALL characters). Wish the author will give some warmth/emotion in this story. 700+ chapters and still no highlight, no exciting part, just pure coldness and expressionlessness lol...
Max and felicia really need to figure things out. Either humble max down and get him to respect his wife. Or let felicia be a free woman. Max is so ignorant and egomaniac...
I've reached chapter 104 with a broken heart huhuuhu. This is so heavy, so sad. I know the chapters onwards will be more lighter. Can't wait for the pay back time....
When will this novel get an end It's dragging so much. Just kill max asap. How much should felicia bare. Give her freedom from that max and anne. Anne is so annoying child. I know she wants to patch up her mother and father. But sometimes it's really boring.please finish the novel soon. Everyday we have to check for the chapter updates. For God sake finish it off. How many more chapters are there . You could have make the novel short and sweet. I wish if it was in theatre we could have finish it soon....
I am waiting for the update, thank you uploader we reader enjoying the story...
Finally! The robot Max is turning into a human....
The longer it takes to update chapters, the faster I lose my interest. Time to find another novel to indulge to, I guess....
Please 🙏 upload more chapters...