The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback novel Chapter 285

“Mr. Milman.”

Max spoke first, his lips curling in a subtle, almost mocking smile.

Jeremy looked right at him, their eyes nearly level. Neither of them was willing to back down.

“Daddy.” Anne’s small voice suddenly cut through the tension.

Felicia led Anne to the door and paused when she saw who was waiting outside. “Jeremy.”

“Uncle Jeremy,” Anne called out with a cheerful grin.

Jeremy smiled back at her, gave a soft hum of acknowledgment, and then turned to Felicia. “Breakfast is ready.”

Felicia nodded, then crouched to speak to Anne. “Anne, you’re going with Daddy for your check-up today.”

Anne’s face fell a little. “Is Evelynn not coming with me?”

Felicia gave her an apologetic smile. “I have some important work today, sweetheart. I can’t go with you this time.”

Anne looked a little disappointed, but she just nodded, trying her best to be grown up. “Okay.”

Max glanced at Felicia and gave a short, cold laugh. Then he turned away and walked into the living room.

Felicia heard that laugh and couldn’t help but wonder if he was making fun of her. Was he mocking her for not going with Anne?

After packing up, Max scooped Anne up in his arms and got ready to leave.

“Evelynn, kisses,” Anne said, reaching out.

Felicia stepped over, and Anne pressed a soft kiss to her cheek. Felicia gently patted Anne’s head.

Max carried Anne out, but Anne kept glancing back at Felicia, her eyes full of longing and a little sadness.

Felicia watched them until the elevator doors closed behind them. Only then did she let out a quiet sigh.

Jeremy looked back at her, but didn’t say anything. “Let’s go.”

“Yeah.” Felicia grabbed her bag, locked up, and followed Jeremy downstairs.

Heather was waiting and looked around, confused. “Where’s Anne?”

Right then, Max was at the old family estate. Miranda had called him back for a talk.

He’d just put his phone down when the old matriarch looked up. “Who was that?”

“Felicia,” Max replied.

That was exactly why Miranda had called him home.

“When did she get back?”

Miranda was still bitter about Felicia leaving Anne behind five years ago. She had only found out the full story last night when she brought up Anne, and Tatiana filled her in.

“She’s been back for a while,” Max said.

“I heard from your mother that Anne really likes her now.”

Max just gave a soft sound of agreement.

“Then why won’t she acknowledge Anne?” Miranda’s voice was sharp and tinged with anger.