The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 923
The atmosphere froze for a fleeting moment. Felicia cast a sidelong glance at the man beside her. It was rare to see him placed in such an awkward position. But this was Gavin, after all. Very few people would dare to publicly tease Max Hawthorne in such a manner.
"Mr. Hawthorne," a middle-aged gentleman called out, approaching them with a raised glass.
Max seamlessly masked his irritation, turning to the newcomer with the polished, gentlemanly smile of a refined aristocrat. He stepped forward to shake the man's hand. "Mr. Fox."
It was the host of the evening's gala.
Gavin also stepped forward to exchange greetings. When Mr. Fox's gaze landed on Felicia, Max smoothly introduced her. "This is my wife, Evelynn."
Felicia offered a polite, graceful smile and shook the man's hand. Mr. Fox turned to Max, clearly impressed. "You wife looks amazing tonight."
Max smiled in response, exchanging a few more pleasantries before Mr. Fox excused himself to attend to other guests. Taking the opportunity, Max guided Felicia away, refusing to spare Gavin another glance. Watching them leave, Gavin let out a low, amused chuckle.
Throughout the evening, Felicia accompanied Max as he navigated the social complexities of the room. She was poised, elegant, and entirely at ease. Max was notably protective of her, his gaze filled with a tender admiration whenever he looked at her. To any outsider, they were the picture of a perfectly matched, deeply loving couple.
During the event, Felicia spotted Holden, who looked as energetic and composed as ever. His entanglement with the Curtis family had clearly left him completely unscathed, whereas the Curtis family, having been thoroughly exploited by him, had now lost all their influence.
True to his word, Max did not drag her through hours of endless socializing. Noticing the faint exhaustion in her eyes, he personally bid farewell to Mr. Fox and guided her out of the venue.
Once inside the car, Felicia leaned back against the seat and closed her eyes to rest. Between the jet lag and the man's relentless demands from the night before, she felt utterly drained. Max watched her in silence, careful not to disturb her peace. When the car finally pulled up to the apartment building, the sound of the door opening jolted Felicia awake. She opened her eyes to see the man standing by the open door, his perfect profile outlined by the stark contrast of light and shadow.
"You are awake," Max noted.
The maid handed the tube over. Max took it and crouched down directly in front of Felicia, taking her ankle in his hand and gently lifting her foot.
Instinctively, Felicia tried to pull back. "I can do it myself."
Max uncapped the ointment, applied some to a cotton swab, and carefully dabbed it onto the reddened skin of her heels. His movements were incredibly light. "I apologize," he murmured. "I did not pay close enough attention this time. You can wear flats next time."
Hearing his words, Felicia remained silent. Max finished applying the medicine and stood up. "All done."
That night, he did not push her for intimacy, yet sleep still evaded her. Knowing he would likely leave early the next morning, she decided it was best to inform him of her departure ahead of time. Pushing the covers aside, she got out of bed and made her way toward his study.
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Take her back? Want to see her?? Donno about Felicia but I think I’m falling for this Max somehow🫠🙈pls update daily...
I knew it! Hopefully Felicia's health will improve and will want to have the baby. Oh how I despise Max's family....
Please post *I forgot I ever loved you*...
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....