The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 1046

Jeremy did not overstay his welcome. When the evening grew late, Felicia walked him out. As they stepped past the front gates, she casually glanced down the street. The Rolls-Royce that had been idling in the shadows was completely gone, having slipped away unnoticed.

"Drive safe," she told him.

"I will. Get back inside, it is chilly," Jeremy replied affectionately before climbing into his car.

Felicia stood on the pavement, watching his taillights fade into the distance before turning back into the warmth of the house.

The following day brought a slight change of plans. Darin had originally intended to fly straight back to the Capital, but a last-minute detour took him to Northwick instead. As a result, the highly anticipated family dinner had to be postponed once again.

Felicia gave Savannah a quick call to let her know.

"I know," Savannah replied smoothly. "I already checked in with him."

What Savannah strategically decided not to mention was that Darin had taken the detour specifically to escort Andrea back to the Curtis family estate.

Felicia smiled in relief. "That is good."

Judging by the breezy, confident tone of Savannah's voice, her budding romance with Darin was progressing quite nicely. They chatted aimlessly for a few more minutes before hanging up.

Over the next few days, Felicia stayed safely tucked away at home. She managed to finish the bulk of her remote work handovers, leaving her days completely free. She spent her time reading thick novels and tending to the garden flowers. Unburdened by stress, her body felt lighter and significantly healthier. Her favorite part of the day was always the evening video calls with Anne.

Anne was still struggling deeply with the loss of her great-grandfather. Unlike most children her age, she could not just bounce back and easily let go of her grief. Because her little mind was entirely consumed by sorrow, she remained completely oblivious to the bitter war currently raging between her parents.

One evening, they were in the middle of a cheerful video chat when the sound of a heavy door opening echoed through the speakers. Anne's eyes instantly darted away from the camera.

Listening to his hollow promise through the speakers, Felicia skillfully masked the feelings pooling in her eyes just in time for Anne to flip the camera back around. She continued to chat warmly with her daughter, though Max never reappeared in the frame. Felicia knew all too well that his promise to call her later was nothing more than a convenient lie to placate the child.

After hanging up, Felicia leaned back against the plush cushions and stared blankly into space. She sat there in utter silence until Ava knocked on the door, bringing in a tray of late-night snacks. Every night, exactly an hour before bedtime, Ava practically forced her to eat something. Restoring her healthy weight for the pregnancy was currently the family's top priority.

Right before going to sleep, Felicia mindlessly scrolled through her phone. A massive trending headline immediately caught her eye. She clicked the link and found a translated article from an international news outlet. The police had officially released a statement concluding their investigation into Max's sex scandal. The detailed report confirmed that the entire situation had been a malicious setup, completely clearing his name and restoring his public reputation.

Felicia skimmed the article with total apathy before closing out of the app. She tossed her phone onto the nightstand, pulled the covers up, and went to sleep.

The next morning, Ava accompanied her to the local hospital for another round of prenatal health checks. Her body still required careful medical conditioning.

The long-awaited first day of school finally arrived. Amber called first thing in the morning to confirm their plans. Mandy, Paul, and Randy were all going to accompany Anne to the campus together. It was Anne's very first day of first grade, marking an incredibly important milestone in the little girl's life. Felicia woke up exceptionally early, carefully selecting an elegant outfit and applying a light layer of makeup to ensure she looked her absolute best.