The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback novel Chapter 984

After breakfast, it was time to leave. It was Monday, and Felicia had to go to work. She figured that if Anne did not want to stay home alone, she would just take her to the office. But since Max was here, she could happily leave Anne in his care. Realistically, a man in his position should have mountains of domestic and international business to attend to. She had no idea how long he planned to stay in Cloudville, and she had made a point not to ask during breakfast.

She emerged from her bedroom dressed for work. Anne was playing with the two kittens while Max sat quietly on the sofa watching them. Perhaps because of Anne's presence, his aura had mellowed significantly, and the kittens seemed less terrified of him.

"Anne, Mommy is heading to work now."

Both Anne and Max turned to look at her. His eyes swept over her outfit. She was wearing a breezy blue cotton dress cinched at the waist with a thin belt, her stomach still looking perfectly flat. With her hair in a low ponytail, wearing minimal makeup and comfortable shoes, she looked worlds away from the sharply tailored, sophisticated corporate executive she used to be.

Felicia was painfully aware of his scrutiny. She forced herself to remain calm and ignored his heavy stare as she approached Anne.

"Mommy, can you take the day off today?"

Felicia stepped forward and gently pinched her daughter's cheek. "It is Monday, sweetie. Mommy has meetings and cannot take the day off. Daddy will stay and play with you."

Anne did not push it. "Then Daddy and I will wait for you to come home."

Felicia gave a soft nod and turned toward the entryway. As she was changing her shoes, she heard footsteps and turned to see Max walking toward her.

"Do you need something?" she asked.

"I will walk you to work," Max stated.

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