The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 988

Max raised his eyes to look at her. Sensing the man's penetrating gaze, Felicia turned slightly to avoid his line of sight and spoke into her phone. "Yes, I'm eating out."

"Okay."

They exchanged a few more brief words before Felicia put down her phone. When she looked up, she found both father and daughter staring at her. The man across the table, in particular, was watching her as if she had committed some grave offense against him.

Anne's big, pleading eyes melted Felicia's heart. "Alright, Anne, let's eat."

Anne obediently picked up her spoon and began to eat. Felicia didn't look at the man across from her again. She opened her Tupperware container to find a balanced meal of grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and soup. She picked up her fork and started eating.

Mabel had prepared a perfectly normal meal without any special dietary modifications, so Max wouldn't notice anything amiss. Felicia had already warned Mabel to keep her mouth shut.

"Is it good?" Felicia asked, watching Anne chew with her cheeks puffed out. The little girl looked incredibly adorable, like a small hamster. She had just eaten a piece of rib, leaving her mouth smeared with barbecue sauce.

Anne looked at her mother. "It's yummy."

The local cuisine in Cloudville was generally more comforting and hearty than the pretentious fine dining of the Capital, making it easy for out-of-towners to adjust.

Felicia placed a piece of food from her own container onto Anne's plate.

Chewing happily, Anne smiled with her eyes crinkled. "Mommy's food is even better."

Felicia smiled affectionately and gave her another piece.

"Daddy wants Mommy to give him food too," Anne suddenly announced.

Felicia instinctively glanced at the man across the table.

Max looked at Anne. "I’m good."

"Then why is Daddy staring at Mommy so much?" Anne asked, confused.

Max's expression shifted slightly, but he maintained a loving tone with his daughter. "I don't want to eat right now. You just focus on your food, Anne."

"You go back with Daddy now, Anne," Felicia said. "I have to get back to work."

Anne waved goodbye.

Felicia offered a soft smile, then turned and walked into the corporate lobby.

"What time do you get off tonight?" Max suddenly asked.

Felicia paused her steps, turned to look at him, and hesitated for a moment before answering. "Six."

Max gave a brief hum of acknowledgment without prying further. He took Anne's hand. "Let's go, Anne."

Watching their retreating figures, Felicia turned and walked toward the elevators.

Back in her office upstairs, Felicia received a call from Heather. "Felicia, how is Anne doing? Can I bring Yara over to see her?"