The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 582

Darin stood there, watching Felicia walk away. He looked completely lost, like he didn’t know where to go or what to do next.

His phone buzzed in his pocket. He took it out, glanced at the screen, then stepped out of the kitchen to take the call.

He barely got a word out before a loud crash echoed from behind him.

Darin’s whole demeanor changed. He hung up immediately and hurried back inside.

One of the maids was sprawled on the floor, a puddle of steaming water spreading across the tiles. Felicia stood by the counter, gripping the edge, her face pale with shock.

Darin rushed over, his voice tight. “Felicia!” He didn’t even think before calling her name.

She blinked, snapping out of her daze.

He stopped right in front of her, eyes scanning her up and down. “Are you okay? Did you get hurt?”

Felicia just stared at him, her eyes searching his face. She didn’t say a word.

Darin shifted his gaze, clearly uncomfortable under her scrutiny. He checked her for any signs of injury. Her clothes were dry, but the back of her hand was red from the hot water. Relief washed over him.

The maid had apparently slipped while carrying a basin of boiling water. It had almost splashed all over Felicia, but she’d moved quickly enough to avoid it, catching just a bit on her hand.

Another maid hurried over to help the one who’d fallen. The clumsy maid apologized over and over, her voice shaking.

Darin finally looked at her, his expression icy. The maid flinched, shrinking back.

“What happened?” Sydney’s voice cut through the tension as she walked in.

One of the maids quickly explained. Sydney’s face turned stormy. She glared at the maid who’d slipped and said, “Take her downstairs.”

Then she turned to Felicia, her tone softening. “Are you all right?”

Felicia shook her head. “I’m fine.”

Sydney caught on immediately. “Carol? She’s been in love with Max since they were kids, but he’s never been interested. She can get a little intense, honestly. But she’s engaged now, so…”

Felicia thought, Engaged and still chasing after anther man. There’s really no one normal in Max’s crowd.

A maid brought in the security footage. Felicia watched closely. It did look like the maid had slipped, but she could have easily taken the other path through the kitchen. Instead, she’d gone right by Felicia.

Sydney sighed. “I’ll handle the maid. This happened under my roof, so whatever you need, I’ll make it right.”

Felicia shook her head. “It’s just a small burn. No need to show the video to Darin.”

Sydney gave her a curious look. “All right.”

She turned to one of the staff. “Sydney, can you get Carol? I want to talk to her alone.”

Sydney glanced back at Felicia. “She was out of line today, but at least nothing serious happened. You probably won’t have to deal with her much in the future. Don’t let her get to you. There’s no point in making trouble for yourself.”