The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback novel Chapter 262

That afternoon, on her way to pick up Anne, her phone buzzed. It was Gavin.

Max was traveling in the US with Gavin for business. A few days earlier, Gavin had offered her a ride. She’d turned him down, saying she was too busy.

“You’re so heartless. My poor heart is shattered,” Gavin teased.

“Want me to recommend a top cardiologist?” she shot back.

“When your divorce goes through, I’ll come find you. We’ll celebrate in style.”

Felicia laughed. “Looking forward to it.”

Today, Gavin just wanted to check in, asking how work and life were treating her. Felicia was surprised he had the time. She knew he was in the middle of some fancy party, mingling with the upper crust. Yet here he was, calling her.

“Max is over there chatting away with the Felix family’s daughter. I think Miss Felix has quite a thing for him,” Gavin said.

As soon as Max’s name came up, Felicia cut him off. “He can flirt with ten girls for all I care. I don’t want to hear about it.”

Gavin fell silent for a second, then chuckled. “Alright, alright.”

Truth was, he’d partly called to gossip. Max was just too popular for his own good. Gavin sometimes worried Felicia might fall for him again. It was way too easy to fall for a guy like Max. But hearing Felicia’s blunt answer, Gavin relaxed.

He switched topics, chatting casually with her for a few more moments.

Suddenly, Felicia heard Max’s voice in the background. “Gavin!”

Gavin said, “Evelynn, I’ve got to go.”

“Okay,” Felicia replied.

Turning away from the phone, Gavin called out to Max.

Tatiana turned her head toward the door. Her gaze was cold when she looked at Felicia, but as soon as Anne called out, “Grandma!” her whole face softened.

Tatiana stood up and walked over. Anne ran to her, arms out. Tatiana scooped her up, eyes full of love.

“It’s been so long. Did you miss me?” she asked.

Anne nodded. “Yes!”

Tatiana sat on the couch with Anne in her lap. “Then come to Grandma’s house today.”

Anne hesitated, looking a little unwilling. “But I want to stay home with Evelynn.”

Tatiana’s smile faded a bit. She didn’t push, just nodded and had someone take Anne off to her lesson.

Now, only Felicia and Tatiana were left in the living room. Tatiana looked Felicia over, really taking her in. She was so different from the girl she’d been five years ago. Even so, Tatiana still couldn’t bring herself to accept her as a daughter-in-law.