The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 81
By seven thirty, the riverside square was already overflowing with people, everyone waiting for the fireworks and drone show to start. There was no way Felicia’s group was going to squeeze through the crowd, especially with Felicia so far along in her pregnancy. They headed straight for the Central Tower instead.
The top floor was the perfect spot for a view. They took the elevator up to a fancy restaurant, their reservation already set. The place was quiet, only a handful of people around, which made it feel kind of exclusive. Even though the show hadn’t started yet, the city lights spread out beneath them looked stunning.
Felicia and Savannah were busy snapping photos, taking selfies together, and even talking the guys into a few pictures. Well, everyone except Anthony. He didn’t seem to mind being behind the camera instead. “Okay, everyone, look here. Let’s do a peace sign,” Anthony said, holding up his phone. Felicia and Savannah grinned, fingers forming hearts for the shot.
Then, just as laughter filled the table, a few familiar faces walked into view. Max, Darin, Kennedy, Andrea, and Lisa were here. Andrea was holding onto Max’s arm, the two of them looking every bit like a picture-perfect couple. The two groups caught each other’s eyes, and suddenly the air felt heavy. Felicia found herself locking eyes with Max. It was the first time they’d seen each other since that argument that landed her in the hospital. They both looked away quickly, pretending not to know each other.
Savannah rolled her eyes, muttering, “Why do we always run into disgusting people?” She kept her voice low, so the other group wouldn’t hear.
Anthony tried to lighten the mood. “Maybe we need to find a shaman and get rid of this bad energy.”
Savannah chuckled, “Honestly, not a bad idea.”
Felicia could feel her mood slipping, old emotions bubbling back up. She did her best to stay calm, not wanting to ruin the night for everyone else, but it was clear her friends noticed. Savannah suggested they head downstairs to watch the show from the ground. No one disagreed. Felicia realized they were doing it for her, which made her feel a little guilty, though she really didn’t want to stay up there any longer.
They all got up to leave. Savannah helped Felicia while the guys trailed behind. Luke was last, and he glanced over at Max’s group, his expression hard. Max looked back at him for a moment before Luke turned away and followed the others.
Anthony suggested grabbing drinks. He looked at Luke, who had only just met the group that night. They’d hit it off, even exchanging numbers.
Luke smiled, shaking his head. “Next time. Drinks are on me then.”
“Deal,” Anthony laughed.
Everyone headed to their cars and drove off into the night.
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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....