The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback novel Chapter 455

Andrea had just reached the doorway to Max’s office, balancing a box of pastries, when she heard Anne’s voice floating out. The little girl sounded so happy it almost hurt to listen.

“This bracelet is so pretty. Mommy’s going to love it.”

Those words hit Andrea like ice water. The chill started at her feet, creeping up her body until it took over every inch. All she felt next was a white-hot surge of anger.

Anne called Felicia “Mommy.” Did they tell her Felicia was her mother?

The bracelet the same purple one Andrea had seen before. She’d thought Max was saving it for her. Last night, she was heartbroken, but Max never brought out the bracelet to comfort her. Now, hearing Anne say it was for Felicia felt like a slap in the face.

For a moment, Andrea’s eyes darkened. Her fingernails dug into her palm so hard she barely noticed the pain.

Just then, Max came out with Anne and spotted Andrea in the hallway.

“Andrea.”

His voice snapped her out of her thoughts. She forced herself to smile, pushing the hurt deep down, and crouched to Anne’s level. “Anne, it’s been forever. I brought your favorite blueberry cake. Want some?”

Anne looked at her, serious and blunt. “Aunt Andrea, could you please not come see my daddy anymore? If my mommy sees you, she’ll get the wrong idea.”

Andrea tried to hold her smile, but Anne’s words made it almost impossible.

Anne didn’t wait for a reply. She grabbed Max’s hand. “Daddy, let’s go to Mommy’s.”

Max glanced at Andrea. “You should head home today, Andrea.”

Andrea just stood there, watching as father and daughter walked away. It felt like something inside her had snapped. The anger she felt toward Anne was almost unbearable.

Back in her car, Andrea sat in silence for a long minute. Then she pulled out her phone, hesitated, and finally made the call.

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