The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback novel Chapter 964

Jeremy seamlessly shifted the conversation to her work. Though he had already received detailed reports on her professional performance from the company executives, he knew better than anyone the painful reality hiding beneath her capable exterior. To the rest of the world, she was functioning perfectly, but he saw the cracks she was desperately trying to conceal.

At noon, Mabel set out a beautifully prepared lunch. The table was filled with an array of delicate dishes. The meal was intentionally light and designed to soothe an upset stomach.

Jeremy took a seat at the table as Mabel handed him his silverware. "This looks incredible. How has your appetite been lately?" he asked gently.

Sitting across from him, Felicia offered a small nod. "It has been alright. Mabel’s cooking suits me perfectly. You should dig in."

Jeremy scanned the spread of food before looking back up at her. "Isn't this a little light on the protein? Are you avoiding meat?"

Meeting his deep, perceptive gaze, Felicia felt a sudden pang of guilt. "I can ask Mabel to prepare a beef roast if you would like."

Jeremy placed a tender piece of chicken into her bowl. "I’m good with these."

After they finished their meal, Jeremy looked out the window at the bright afternoon sun. "The weather is perfect today. We should go for a walk near the mountains. It's good to get out and breathe some fresh air on the weekends."

Felicia thought about it for a moment. "That sounds nice. Let me go get changed."

"Take your time."

Felicia retreated to her bedroom and changed into a comfortable, stylish athleisure set. Meanwhile, Jeremy stayed in the living room playing with the kittens. Marble, feeling particularly bold, decided to use Jeremy’s pant leg as a climbing post.

When Felicia walked back out, she caught Jeremy carefully peeling the tiny tabby off his trousers. "You are going to ruin my pants, little menace. How do you plan to pay me back for these?" he teased the kitten.

Marble responded with an exceptionally loud, defiant meow, as if she were deeply offended by the accusation.

Seeing the exchange, Felicia couldn't help but laugh out loud. "It looks like animals really take a liking to you."

Jeremy set Marble gently back onto the floor. "This one has quite the temper."

"That's perfectly fine. Her only job is to be cute," Felicia smiled affectionately.

"That is between him and his family. It has nothing to do with me anymore."

Jeremy listened to her eerily calm tone and glanced sideways, studying her entirely unreadable expression. Feeling his gaze, Felicia turned her head to look at him. A stray beam of sunlight filtered through the canopy of leaves, catching the sharp, elegant angles of his face and illuminating the profound tenderness in his eyes.

They locked eyes in a brief, poignant silence, accompanied only by the soft rustling of the leaves in the breeze.

"What is it?" Felicia asked softly.

Jeremy stopped walking and faced her fully. "No matter what happens, Felicia, I need you to know that I am always here to help you. Unconditionally."

His words were spoken softly, yet they landed with an overwhelming, grounding weight.

Looking into his unwavering eyes, Felicia felt her eyelashes flutter as a wave of vulnerability washed over her. "Honestly, I feel like such a mess right now."

"You are not a mess at all," Jeremy said firmly. "You are incredibly strong, and far more capable than you give yourself credit for. Nobody in this world is perfect, and no one is invincible. You have already pushed yourself to your absolute limits, so please stop demanding perfection from yourself. You are already doing wonderful."