What woman wouldn’t dream of a birthday party like this? Anyone could see it—just how important the child’s mother was to the man, and he didn’t try to hide it. Everyone knew how rare it was for men with this kind of money and power to make such a show, to spend millions just to make one little girl happy on her birthday.
Max had Anne tucked in his arm, her eyes sparkling as she watched the fireworks burst over the water. Pure joy radiated off her. She wrapped her arms around his neck and gave him a big, loud kiss on the cheek.
“Thank you, Daddy,” she grinned.
Max looked at her like she was the only thing that mattered. Nothing in the world could compare to her smile.
Anne wiggled over and stretched to give Felicia a kiss too. Felicia smoothed her daughter’s hair, smiling as she kissed the top of her head. Anne let out a happy giggle.
“Having both of you with me for my birthday… that’s the best present ever,” Anne said.
Felicia’s chest tightened. For a moment, it felt like her heart was being squeezed by invisible hands. The light from the fireworks flickered in her eyes, making her expression a little hard to read.
When the party finally ended, the guests were shown to their rooms in the manor. The island slowly sank into calm and quiet.
Felicia took Anne to visit Yara. Yara was steady again, and Greg was sitting on the floor playing with her.
After a little chatting, Felicia led Anne back to their bedroom. Max was sitting on the couch, finishing up a call. The moment he saw them, he hung up and asked, “Is Yara doing better?”
“Yeah, she’s not crying anymore,” Anne replied.
“Good. Why don’t you go wash up and change with Mommy?”
“Okay.”
That night, Felicia lay beside Anne, watching her daughter fall asleep with a sweet, sleepy smile on her face. She couldn’t help but just look at her for a while, her heart so full.
Greg had planned to leave too, but changed his mind at the last minute. He couldn't stand the idea of making Felicia pack up and say goodbye the very day after Anne’s happiest birthday.
Felicia stayed with Anne the whole day, letting them both have some time to adjust. But by evening, it was time to break the news. She sat with Anne, looking for the right words, feeling like they stuck in her throat. She didn’t want to ruin that happy sparkle still lingering in her little girl’s eyes.
Anne had just started having fun, and the last thing she wanted was for her mom to leave already. When Felicia finally told her, Anne’s whole face fell.
“Do you really have to go to work, Mommy? Can’t you stay? Daddy can make enough money for all of us.”
Felicia took a deep breath and tried to explain gently, but Anne just wouldn’t let go.
Max stepped in to help. “Mommy has her own job, sweetheart. I’ll stay here with you, and when Mommy can take time off, we’ll all come back together. I promise.”
Felicia blinked, caught off guard.

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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...