The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 15

Felicia lay on her side, hand gently covering her belly, feeling the faint kicks of her baby. Little by little, her emotions settled. Still, Kennedy’s words echoed in her mind. Max really hated the child growing inside her. Even if Miranda cared, once Miss Curtis gave birth to a Hawthorne heir, how much would anyone pay attention to Felicia’s baby? She didn’t dare let her thoughts go any further. She couldn’t leave her child alone to face a family that never wanted them. She had to leave with her daughter, and she made up her mind right then.

A knock at the door pulled her back to reality. She sat up, swung her legs over the bed, and shuffled to the door. Marian’s sharp face greeted her. “Mr. Hawthorne wants to see you.”

Felicia walked to the living room, heart pounding. Max was on the sofa, looking cold and stern. Even though she’d braced herself, the force of his presence made her tense up. She kept her eyes low, steps faltering as she approached. She stopped in front of him, bracing for the scolding she expected, but instead, his words were even colder. “Finish these documents before you sleep.”

He stood up and walked toward the dining room, not giving her a second glance. Felicia stared at the huge stack of files on the coffee table. It was obvious he didn’t plan on letting her rest tonight. In his eyes, she wasn’t a pregnant woman—she wasn’t even a person. He really did hate her.

Her hands clenched into fists. Suddenly, she spun around and called out, voice trembling but clear. “I’ve already turned in my resignation. I’m done.”

Max stopped. He turned, his eyes icy as they landed on her. Felicia forced herself to meet his gaze, even though it sent a chill down her spine.

“I won’t say it again.”

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