The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 94

The hospital room was filled with tension and the quiet hum of machines. Jeremy, Savannah, and Luke sat close by, while Colton and Ava barely left Felicia’s side. Doctors came and went, checking monitors and scribbling notes, but for once, Felicia didn’t feel so alone. With everyone around her, she actually felt... okay. Almost hopeful.

Jeremy stepped out to call Nate and filled him in on everything that was happening. Nate’s voice came through the phone, a little rough. “Max isn’t at the hospital?”

Jeremy hesitated, glancing at Felicia through the window. “Just Luke’s here.” None of the other Hawthornes had shown up.

Nate let out a heavy breath. “At least she’s not alone. Can you put Felicia on? I want to talk to her for a minute.”

“Sure.” Jeremy handed the phone to Felicia. “It’s Nate. He wants to talk to you.”

Felicia took the phone and pressed it to her ear. “Mr. Gilbert?” She listened quietly, nodding along. “Yeah... okay. I understand. Thank you.” When the call ended, she gave the phone back without another word.

By three o’clock, everything started moving fast. Felicia was fully dilated, and the nurses rushed her straight into the operating room.

Half an hour later, Miranda, Tatiana, and Rose finally showed up outside the OR. Colton and Ava, tired and worn, offered quick, flat greetings to the Hawthornes. No one tried to make small talk.

Miranda spotted Luke in the hallway. “Luke, when did you get here?”

He shrugged. “Wasn’t busy today, so I figured I’d come by.”

Miranda just nodded, not pushing for more. She and the others slipped into a waiting room while Colton and his family hovered near the OR doors, nerves on edge.

An hour ticked by. Then the doors swung open, and a nurse appeared, cradling a tiny bundle. Miranda hurried over.

“She’s five pounds, six ounces. A healthy little girl,” the nurse said, smiling. “Congratulations, Miranda. And congratulations, Mrs. Hawthorne.”

Miranda’s face lit up with pure joy. “Look at her,” she beamed, “she looks exactly like Max did when he was born.”

Tatiana leaned over for a better look, her eyes softening. “She really does. She’s going to be beautiful, just like her dad.”

Rose just sighed as she watched him go.

A little later, Miranda snapped a photo of the new baby and sent it to Max before calling him.

He picked up right away. “Grandma?”

“Did you see the photo?” Miranda asked.

“Haven’t had a chance yet,” Max said.

“She’s here. You have a daughter now. You should come to the hospital and meet her.”

“I’ll come as soon as I finish up at work,” Max replied.