The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 133

“Felicia!”

Felicia looked over, her voice soft. “I’m fine. Really, don’t worry.”

They sat together on the little bench outside the bathroom. Yara held tight to Felicia’s hand. “Please don’t cry.”

Felicia squeezed Yara’s tiny fingers and managed a smile. “I’m not crying. See? All better.”

Heather’s concern was written all over her face. “What’s going on?”

Felicia let out a shaky breath, her voice dropping. “I just saw my daughter.”

Heather’s eyes went wide. She knew how complicated things were for Felicia.

“You saw your ex…” Heather hesitated, realizing the word didn’t quite fit. The divorce wasn’t even final yet. “Was she with her dad? Did he recognize you?”

Felicia shook her head. She’d imagined this moment so many times. She wanted to see Anne but was terrified of that helpless, aching feeling of not being able to hold her close. She didn’t want Max to see her either. She didn’t want any more ties between them.

In that moment, Felicia just felt so small and defeated. Running away seemed easier than facing the pain head on. She wished she could be as brave as Heather, who had fought for herself when her own marriage ended.

Heather didn’t know what to say at first. She just waited quietly until Felicia seemed calmer.

“Let’s take Yara somewhere else,” Felicia suggested.

Heather nodded. “Good idea.”

They left the mall behind and found a dessert shop nearby. Yara, picking up on Felicia’s mood, even offered her the rest of her pudding. The gesture made Felicia smile, and her heart felt lighter.

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