The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 563

Jeremy’s voice came through the phone. “Are you home?”

“I just got back with Anne,” Felicia said. “How are you feeling today?”

“Much better than yesterday. Don’t worry about me, I’m fine now. You don’t have to come to the hospital to look after me anymore.”

Felicia nodded even though he couldn’t see her. “Alright, then I’ll drop off lunch for you tomorrow.”

Jeremy hesitated for a second. “Sure.”

“Anything you want to eat?”

“Something light is fine.”

“Okay.” Felicia paused, then asked, “Did Mr. Murray find anything?”

“He tracked down the people involved. We’ll know more in a day or two.”

“That’s good to hear.”

They exchanged a few more words before hanging up.

Felicia set her phone down, walked back to the living room, and looked at her mom. “Mom, can you watch Anne for a bit? I’m going upstairs to get changed.”

“Go ahead, I’ve got her,” her mom replied.

Felicia climbed the stairs, slipped into her loungewear, washed up, then settled onto the sofa with her tablet.

Her phone buzzed suddenly. Max was calling.

She picked up. “Hey.”

Max’s voice was gentle on the other end. “What kind of chocolate do you like?”

Felicia frowned. “Why are you asking?”

“A friend is in Switzerland. He’s coming back tomorrow, so I asked him to bring some chocolate.”

“Did you want something?”

“Not really. I just wanted to talk. The house feels empty without you and Anne. Sleeping alone all of a sudden is weird.”

Felicia almost laughed. He sounded like a loving husband missing his wife and kid, as if they were some picture-perfect family. She couldn’t help but let out a quiet, sarcastic laugh. “Max, do you even hear yourself right now?”

“I’m just telling the truth,” Max replied, his tone relaxed. “Sleeping with you next to me feels good. I sleep better. And that rose scent really suits you.”

His deep, lazy voice slid across the line, warm and smooth, with a hint of something tempting just beneath the surface.

Felicia’s eyes darkened. Then she heard water running in the background, the splash unmistakable.

She realized he was in the bath. He was talking to her, naked, without a care.

“I want to come see you right now.”

Felicia snapped back to herself.