The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 587

The silence stretched on, heavy and awkward.

Cian glanced at Max and Darin. Both of them looked tense, their faces unreadable. He didn’t know what to say, so he just sat there quietly and waited.

Max checked his watch, tapping his finger against the glass. The minutes crawled by.

Five minutes later, Dannie came back into the room, Carol trailing behind her.

Carol walked straight to Felicia. The fight had drained out of her—no more stubborn glare, no trace of her earlier attitude. She kept her head down and spoke barely above a whisper. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have done that.”

Felicia met her gaze, eyes cool and distant. She didn’t bother to reply.

Max sat beside Felicia, his arm draped across the back of the couch, tapping his finger in a slow, steady rhythm. He didn’t say a word and his face was impossible to read.

The room was so quiet, it felt like everyone was holding their breath.

Henry finally broke the silence. “Evelynn, if there’s any way I can make this right, just tell me. Whatever you want, I’ll do it. I just hope you would let this go.”

Felicia stayed silent, her expression unchanged. She didn’t even look his way.

Sydney watched the entire scene, her irritation starting to show. It was like everyone had to tiptoe around Felicia’s feelings just because she had Max and Darin on her side. Still, she got it. Anyone would feel bold with those two backing them up.

Cian tried again, his voice gentle. “Evelynn, this happened in my house. We’re not going to pretend it didn’t. If there’s anything you need from us, just say it. We owe you that much.”

Felicia sensed how they closed ranks around Carol. She went quiet for a moment, then shook her head. “There’s nothing I want. Nothing you need to do.”

She stood up, not bothering to say anything else, and walked out.

Max didn’t say a word—he just got up and followed her.

Henry called out, “Max, I’m sorry.”

Max paused, glanced back at him, then kept walking.

Carol hated hearing it, but she knew they were right.

The night had gone completely off the rails. Felicia wasn’t about to stick around any longer.

It was clear the Folker family already had their doubts about her. She didn’t want to push her luck.

They were all supposed to spend the night, but that plan was out the window.

Max sent someone to bring Anne downstairs.

As they waited, Sydney and Cian came over again and apologized.

Then a small, sweet voice piped up. “Mommy.”

Felicia’s whole face softened. She went to Anne right away, taking her little hand in hers. Her eyes flicked over to Wyatt, who stood quietly behind her.