The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 5

Jeremy looked up when he saw the woman at his office door. For a second, he didn’t recognize her. Then Felicia spoke. “Mr. Milman.”

He quickly pulled himself together. “Felicia.”

Felicia took off her mask as she stepped inside. “It’s been a while, Mr. Milman.”

Jeremy smiled softly. “It really has. I almost missed you.”

Felicia gave a crooked little smile and shrugged. “Honestly, I almost didn’t have the guts to come see you like this.”

Jeremy got up and walked around his desk. “It’s normal for your body to change during pregnancy. Things will settle down again once the baby’s born.”

He gestured to the couch. “Have a seat, please.”

Felicia sat. Jeremy poured her a glass of warm water and handed it over. “Here, this should help you warm up.”

“Thank you.” She accepted the glass and held it in her hands.

Jeremy glanced at her belly. “How far along are you?”

“Twenty five weeks,” Felicia answered.

“So when the spring semester starts at the end of January, you’ll be right at your due date.”

Felicia hesitated, then said, “I was hoping to ask for your help. Would it be possible for me to delay my admission?”

Having a baby was something she couldn’t avoid. Still, she didn’t want to lose this chance.

Jeremy’s tone turned more serious. “Why do you want to go?”

Felicia looked down at her lap. “Max is planning to divorce me after the baby’s born. I don’t want to keep dragging this out. I want to start over, live my own life.”

Six months might not sound long, but for her, it felt endless.

Jeremy frowned a little. The girl he used to know had been so bright and full of life, but now she looked like a shadow of herself. He could only imagine how much she’d been through.

“I’m glad you’re thinking about your future now. You and Max were never right together. I believe you’ll find someone who truly loves you one day.”

Felicia nodded, eyes still lowered.

Jeremy had warned her not to go work for Max, but she hadn’t listened. Now she was left picking up the pieces.

Suddenly, Felicia asked, “What do you really think of Max, Mr. Milman?”

Jeremy paused before answering. “He’s the type who’ll do anything to get what he wants. For him, it’s all about profit. I don’t think he knows what love is.”

Felicia let out a small sigh. “Is that so?”

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