The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback novel Chapter 345

Felicia had no plans to hand Anne over. She just held her a little tighter and walked toward the entrance of the complex, her voice calm. “I’ll carry her.”

Max didn’t argue. He just fell in step behind them.

They hadn’t gone far before Felicia’s arms started to give out. She set Anne down and took her hand instead. Anne immediately reached for her dad’s hand, holding onto both of them.

They made their way to the apartment building, and Anne kept swinging from their arms, giggling nonstop. The smile on her face never faded. At least in that moment, Felicia felt like she was making up for lost time.

When they got to Dr. Dodson’s house, Mrs. Dodson opened the door. She wasn’t surprised to see Max and Anne, but her eyes lingered on Felicia, a little curious.

“Max, Anne, come in,” Mrs. Dodson said, ushering them inside.

Dr. Dodson was already in the living room. He was eighty now, still one of the country’s best pediatricians, and even though he could have retired ages ago, he still saw patients at the hospital a couple of days a week. Today, though, he was home, taking it easy.

“Grandpa Dodson,” Anne greeted politely.

She was the kind of kid every grown-up loved. Dr. Dodson smiled and scooped her up for a hug. “Anne, you’ve grown taller again.”

Anne was beaming. “Grandpa Dodson, this is my mommy.”

Felicia stepped forward. “Hello, Dr. Dodson. It’s nice to meet you.”

Dr. Dodson gave her a long look. In all the years Max had brought Anne around, he’d never seen Felicia before.

“Hello, Anne’s mother,” he replied with a gentle nod.

Felicia hesitated for a second, then asked, “Dr. Dodson, I was hoping you could tell me about Anne’s surgery back then. If you don’t mind.”

Dr. Dodson glanced at Max, puzzled. She could have just asked her husband, since Max knew everything. But seeing the way the two stood apart, he realized they didn’t seem like a couple at all.

He didn’t ask questions. “Of course, I’d be happy to.”

“Alright. I promised Evelynn I’d keep Andrea in Northwick for a while. Give her some time to think things over.”

Max just said, “Good.”

That was the end of the conversation.

After hanging up, Max glanced back inside. Felicia was listening closely to Dr. Dodson, her brow furrowed, worry written all over her face. As Dr. Dodson finished explaining, she finally relaxed, relief softening her features.

She thanked him again and again.

When she looked up, her eyes accidentally met Max’s through the glass. For a moment, their gazes locked. Felicia’s expression cooled instantly and she looked away.

Noticing the conversation was over, Max went back inside, opening the door.

“Looks like you’re done.”