The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback novel Chapter 61

Andrea looked away and followed Darin inside. They were meeting an elder today, just the two of them in a private room.

Anthony had already called ahead. The restaurant manager took care of Felicia’s bill, so they walked out without having to pay.

Outside, soft snowflakes drifted down from the sky.

“The first snow came earlier this year,” Jeremy said, glancing up.

Felicia reached out, catching a snowflake in her palm. It melted instantly. “Yeah. I bet it’s going to be colder than usual too.”

Ava helped Felicia down the steps and the three of them headed toward the parking lot. Felicia got in the car and waved goodbye to Jeremy.

As Jeremy turned to his car, he caught a glimpse of Andrea standing a little ways behind him. She wore a pink fox fur coat and her long hair fell over her shoulders. Under the streetlight, with snow swirling around her, she looked stunning. It was hard not to stare.

Jeremy watched her for a second, then turned away and kept walking. When he passed, Andrea suddenly called out.

“You cared so much about a pregnant woman. What’s your relationship?”

Jeremy’s voice was cool. “Miss Curtis, maybe you shouldn’t bother thinking about me.”

He walked away, pulled open his car door, and drove off.

Andrea just stood there, watching the direction his car disappeared.

Her phone started to buzz. She glanced at the screen, then turned and headed back inside. “Hey, Darin.”

Max looked up at them. The silence felt heavy, making Ava’s chest tighten. She took a deep breath and said, “Mr. Hawthorne, it’s not that I have anything against your maids, but I just can’t trust them to look after Felicia. She’s carrying your family’s child. No one wants accidents to happen.”

She kept her tone as polite as possible, avoiding a potential fight. Their family was no match for the Hawthornes. This didn’t feel like a marriage, and the families definitely didn’t feel like in-laws. Honestly, Ava just wanted Felicia to have the baby and move on. The Hawthornes were way out of their league.

“If something happens to the baby, none of you will be able to afford it.”

Felicia stiffened. She knew he wasn’t saying it out of concern for the baby. The Hawthornes just needed this kid.

Marian shivered. Max’s warning wasn’t just meant for Felicia and her friend.

Right then, his phone started to buzz on the coffee table.