The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback novel Chapter 1190

Chewing on the beef, Heather realized her behavior. "Sorry, Ivy. I am just too excited. Everyone has been so busy lately, and I am the only one with free time. It is rare for all of us friends to get together like this."

Heather and Ivy were the same age, with Ivy being older by a mere two months. Yet, Ivy exuded a strong older sister energy.

In truth, Ivy was happy too. If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she would have found it incredibly hard to believe that Heather and Jeremy were siblings. Their personalities were worlds apart.

"It is quite alright," Ivy said softly. "I rarely have lively dinners with friends like this. I should be the one apologizing."

During the years the Manning family lived in seclusion, she hadn't attended any social gatherings, spending most of her time immersed in her creative work. Willa had been her only companion. This dinner made her feel like she had finally stepped into the light after being locked away for too long. It was slightly uncomfortable and filled her with a trace of anxiety, but it was a feeling she desperately wanted to hold onto.

"Well, from today onward, we are all your friends," Heather declared warmly. "We can get together more often when we have time. You will get used to it once we see each other more."

"Heather is right," Savannah agreed. "We should definitely hang out more often."

Ivy glanced sideways at Felicia. Felicia smiled and gave an encouraging nod. Ivy looked back at the others and murmured her agreement.

After dinner, the group stayed in the private room to chat. By now, Ivy had lost her initial stiffness and looked much more relaxed.

Just then, Felicia's phone buzzed. She picked it up to see Max calling and answered it. "Hello."

"When are you finishing up?" Max's deep voice came through the speaker. "I am coming to pick you up."

"The driver can just take me home," Felicia replied. "You do not need to make a special trip."

"I happen to be out today anyway. I can pick you up on my way back."

"When will you be done with your things?"

"Soon. I can come over and wait for you outside."

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