The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback novel Chapter 300

Jeremy spoke softly, “People get stuck worrying about the past, or stressing over the future. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present. We should cherish today like the gift it is.”

For a moment, Felicia just stared at him, caught off guard by his words.

He went on, “So don’t get lost in what’s already happened, and don’t let yourself get scared about what hasn’t come yet. Today is all we really have. Just do your best, one day at a time.”

Felicia’s lips curled into a smile, her eyes turning into little crescents. “That actually makes a lot of sense.”

Jeremy grinned back at her. “As long as it helps you feel better.”

Felicia looked away, still smiling, and realized she actually did feel lighter.

They walked down the street together. The rain had started up again, making traffic crawl along the road. Up ahead, the light was red and cars were stopped bumper to bumper. A Bentley rolled to a stop in the line.

Inside the car, Max was finishing up a work call. When he glanced out the window, he spotted Felicia and Jeremy walking by. The way the streetlights caught her smile, the warmth in her eyes, it was impossible not to notice.

The traffic light changed. Cars started inching forward. The driver eased the Bentley ahead.

Max pulled his gaze back, said a few last words into the phone, and hung up.

Later, back at the villa, Anne was already fast asleep. Max walked quietly into her room, sitting gently on the edge of her bed. He tucked her small hands under the blanket and brushed her soft cheek with his fingers, his eyes full of tenderness.

He didn’t stay long. After adjusting her blanket, he kissed her forehead, stood up, and left. At the door, he flicked off the light before heading out.

That night, just as Felicia was getting ready for bed, her phone buzzed. She checked the screen, her face growing serious. She had to take Max off the blocked list before answering. She picked up but didn’t say anything.

When Felicia’s car finally pulled up, Anne’s face lit up and she called out in excitement. Felicia parked, got out, and Anne ran straight into her arms. Felicia didn’t say a word to Max. She just picked up Anne, helped her into the car, and drove off.

The parent-teacher meeting wrapped up at eleven. Felicia and Heather planned to grab lunch together. As they stepped out of the school gates, a bodyguard approached.

Felicia immediately tensed, her guard up.

The bodyguard stopped in front of them and spoke. “Evelynn, my lady would like to speak with you.”

Felicia frowned and glanced at the black sedan parked a little ways away. Her voice was ice cold. “Sorry, I don’t know your lady. Whoever she might be.”

She took Heather’s hand and started to walk away.