The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback novel Chapter 220

Felicia laughed quietly, her eyes sparkling. “I guess I’ll have to work extra hard just to keep up.”

Jeremy grinned. “Let’s hope you’re not just saying that to make me happy.”

Before Felicia could respond, her phone started buzzing in her bag. She didn’t even need to check the screen to know who it was.

“Anne?” Jeremy asked.

Felicia nodded.

Jeremy got to his feet. “It’s late. Take your call and get some rest. Don’t let anything bother you tonight.”

“Alright,” Felicia replied softly.

Jeremy left the bedroom, closing the door behind him.

Felicia took a moment to steady herself before answering. As soon as the call connected, a little voice burst through.

“Evelynn!”

Hearing her daughter’s cheerful, innocent voice, Felicia felt all the tension in her body melt away. Warmth filled her chest.

“Hi,” she replied, gentler than before.

They talked for nearly twenty minutes before saying goodbye. Anne was staying at the old Hawthorne family estate, surrounded by family members to look after her.

Felicia set her phone aside and headed to the bathroom. After a long, hot shower, she slipped into a robe and stepped back into the room just as someone knocked at the door.

She opened it, surprised to see Gavin standing there. “Gavin?”

He looked her up and down, his gaze lingering as if checking for any sign of trouble. “Evelynn, are you alright?”

Felicia offered a small smile. “I’m fine.”

He probably heard something.

“Did you get into it with Max’s girlfriend?” Gavin asked, dropping his voice conspiratorially.

Felicia raised an eyebrow, lips curving. “It’s late, Gavin. Save the gossip for tomorrow.”

He crossed paths with Gavin and Max in the hallway. Jeremy didn’t slow down, but Gavin called out to him.

“Mr. Milman, is Evelynn alright?”

Gavin must have overheard Jeremy on the phone.

Jeremy’s voice was cool. “It’s nothing serious.”

He walked off without waiting for a reply.

Gavin watched him go, then glanced at Max. “Do you think he’s got feelings for Evelynn?”

Max shrugged. “What do you think?”

Gavin looked back in the direction Jeremy had disappeared. “My gut says he does. But Evelynn told me he’s just her boss. That means she doesn’t feel the same way, right?”

Max smirked. “Or maybe she’s got too many options and can’t make up her mind.”