The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 79
Jeremy, Anthony, and Savannah showed up at the hotel one after another, all holding the invitations Felicia had sent them. As they walked in, they ran into Darin and Andrea in the lobby. Darin and Andrea were there for a birthday party, but their event was in one of the swankier halls up on the sixteenth floor. Darin greeted Jeremy with a quick hello, then took Andrea upstairs. After they disappeared, Jeremy, Anthony, and Savannah caught the next elevator.
Meanwhile, over at the Hawthorne estate, today was all about family. The Hawthornes and the Gilberts were getting together for their annual reunion. Last year, they’d gathered at the Gilberts’ house, so this year, it was the Hawthornes’ turn to host. One by one, the Gilberts arrived, filling the living room on the first floor with laughter and chatter. Kids ran around, squealing and giggling, while the adults caught up on life.
By the time noon rolled around, just about everyone had shown up. Max arrived by himself. He made the rounds, greeting each of the elders politely before finding a seat. Once he sat down, Hope realized Luke was missing and turned to Rose. “Where’s Luke?”
Rose replied, “He said he’s going to Felicia’s dad’s wedding today. He won’t be home for lunch.”
The moment those words left her mouth, the room went quiet. Rose suddenly realized she might have said something she shouldn’t have. Felicia hadn’t come today, and her mother-in-law didn’t react, so Rose had assumed everyone already knew. Judging by their faces, that wasn’t the case.
Hope noticed the sudden tension. Her smile faded a little as she glanced first at her husband, then at Max, who just sat there with a blank, almost uninterested look, as if his father-in-law getting married was the last thing on his mind. Hope didn’t push any further. “Alright then.”
Soon, everyone moved into the dining room and took their seats. The reunion vibe stayed warm and lively. Even with two people missing, it didn’t really seem to matter. Still, nobody brought up Felicia or her soon-to-arrive baby. Everyone knew that mentioning the baby would just bring Felicia into the conversation, and her name felt like a live wire at this point.
But kids never pick up on the things adults try to avoid. Mandy looked at Max and asked, “Uncle Max, where’s my baby cousin? I haven’t seen her.”
Wyatt, who was helping Mandy with her food, answered for Max. “She’s not here yet. She’s still in her mom’s tummy.”
Mandy’s eyes got big. “She’s still in her mommy’s tummy?”
The words landed like a stone in the room. Everyone’s expressions shifted. The mood grew tense.
Hope shot her husband a warning look. He just couldn’t help himself. “What are you talking about? It’s supposed to be a happy family reunion.”
Nate let out a grunt. Hope tried to smooth things over right away. “He’s just kidding, Max. Don’t mind him.”
Max gave a faint smile and nodded. “I’ll get going now.”
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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....