LOGINFor eight years Felicia was in love with Max Hawthorne the kind of love that leads to excessive effort and insufficient demands. The closest she ever came to being selected was when she became his assistant. Then an error turned into a marriage, and she became the antagonist due to her pregnancy. It was said that she orchestrated it. Max didn't dispute it. While his mistress made sure she felt insignificant, he didn't even glance at her. Felicia then departed. After giving birth, she left the divorce papers there and turned to go. After five years, she is back at the top, successful, and untouchable. Max now demands her attention as if he has always been entitled to it. He discovers her grinning and announcing her engagement while perched on the arm of another man. With fear in his eyes, Max intervenes and presses her up against the wall. "Felicia," he murmurs. "Return to me. We're still together."
View MoreWhen Felicia discovered her husband cheating at the hospital, she was 25 weeks pregnant. Tall and striking in his black coat, Max was holding a fragile, beautiful girl in his arms. The girl's features were flawless, like a porcelain doll, with pink cheeks and a small face snuggled inside a soft wool scarf. She was dressed in a white fur coat. Felicia's fingers became white as she clutched her pregnancy test results.
Her cheeks were seared by the cold wind, but it was nothing compared to the pain that twisted inside her chest. From across the parking lot, Max saw her. There was not even a hint of shame on his face, making it impossible to discern. He actually held the car door for the girl with such tenderness that it nearly seemed unreal. It's possible for the icy, untouchable Max to be sensitive and caring—just not with her. Felicia appeared to be staring at the girl.
She hesitated, gave Felicia a perplexed glance, and then faced Max. "Max, why is that elderly woman observing you? Are you familiar with her? Although Felicia was unable to hear the words, she could tell from the way the girl's lips formed the term "old lady." Felicia wanted to chuckle at the sting of it. Even though she was just twenty-four, she appeared to be at least ten years older than this stunning, youthful girl due to her bigger frame, weary countenance, baggy black coat, wool hat, and the awkward heaviness of late pregnancy.
Max assisted the girl into the car without even looking at her. Felicia watched them drive away, motionless. Her entire body was numb. Their union had never been a dream come true. Due to her pregnancy, a shotgun wedding was arranged. Their marriage was a stain to Max, the golden lad with everything. The evidence of the trap she had built for him was the baby inside her. For that, he detested her. However, she had been secretly in love with him for eight years.
She was aware that she would never measure up. All she could do was exert significant effort, emulate his actions, and strive to better herself. She eventually became his assistant, and being close to him had been sufficient for some time. But everything had been shattered that night. Not only did it shatter Max, but it also shattered her dignity, pride, and everything she had left when she faced him. The way he stared at her afterward, like if she were something dirty he couldn't get off his skin, was something she would never forget. Hot against the chilly wind, a tear trickled down Felicia's cheek. She gasped as a searing agony ripped through her abdomen.
Grabbing her stomach, she leaned against a stone pillar, gasping for air. When a nurse saw her, she rushed over and led her into a consultation room. It turned out to be nothing serious—just her feelings overwhelming her. Felicia dragged her weary body back to Oakridge Estate once she had calmed down and left the hospital. Max owned the mansion. Two seasoned housekeepers from the Hawthorne family's former residence were dispatched by his grandmother Miranda to take care of her. However, Felicia discovered the two women relaxing in the comfortable living area, munching and joking as if they owned the space. When the door opened, they looked up.
One of them got up and walked over. "How was the appointment?" she inquired, her tone icy and full of contempt. Although they were meant to be caring for her, they behaved more like guardians, keeping an eye on everything she did. Felicia simply gave her a cold stare and ignored her entirely as she made her way to the stairs. I'm speaking to you, hello. "Felicia's quiet evidently irritated the maid, who scowled. Felicia did not even look back as she continued to move. " She waddles around like a monster," the maid whispered to herself. How embarrassing. Felicia returned to her room, sat on the bed, and gazed blankly. She felt lost and hollow.
She had never truly been accepted by Max or his family. Only because Felicia became pregnant at the perfect moment and Max's grandfather Brysen was gravely ill had Miranda been the one to push for the marriage. Miranda believed that a wedding and a baby would lift Brysen's spirits and aid in his recuperation. Brysen did begin to improve, though perhaps this was just a coincidence. Following that, Miranda's mindset little softened. Nevertheless, Felicia was denigrated by the other Hawthornes, who constantly reminded her that she didn't belong. The purpose of her checkup today was to determine the baby's gender. It was a female.
Jeremy inquired, "How did you hurt your knee?" Felicia refused to discuss anything and shook her head. "It's nothing." Jeremy didn't insist on getting more. The room became silent. Felicia spoke after a pause. "Mr. Milman, I want to take the baby and leave the country." Jeremy's eyes were worried as he gazed at her. "What's going on?" Felicia put her palm on her stomach and looked up at the ceiling. "I don't feel safe leaving my child with the Hawthorne family."This baby is wanted by the Hawthornes. How are you going to remove her? He was correct. How could she? Miranda now had a strong attachment to this child. She was not allowed to simply go with her. To ensure Felicia was comfortable, Jeremy stood up and carefully raised the blanket. "All of that stuff is not necessary for you to consider. Pay attention to your health and well-being.That's the most important thing. Anthony and a nurse entered. Jeremy and Anthony went outside while the nurse attended to Felicia's knee. Anthony lo
Felicia strolled down the pavement, stopping occasionally to take a breath. She hadn't actually eaten lunch, and now that the cold was piercing her coat, she was hungry, and her stomach was beginning to turn uncomfortably. She eventually arrived at the estate's main gate after more than thirty minutes of wandering. She started to slip outside, but a security guard stopped her. "Ms. Ross, Mr. Hawthorne wants you to go back inside."Felicia paused. This wasn't out of worry, she knew. "I'm not going back," she declared, attempting to go past him while putting her palm to her tummy. The guard remained steadfast. "Ma'am, we can't let you go. It's frigid, you're pregnant, and we'd be held accountable if something went wrong. Just leave, please. Back inside. Felicia's breath was steaming in the cold air as she glanced up at him. She made an effort to speak steadily."Could I borrow your phone to make a call?" I apologize, Ms. Ross. Pain and frustration twisted inside her as she stood there.
Feeling her baby's subtle kicks, Felicia lay on her side with her palm lightly covering her belly. Slowly, her feelings calmed down. Nevertheless, she kept thinking about what Kennedy had said. Max detested the child who was developing inside of her. How much would Miranda care after Miss Curtis gave birth to a Hawthorne heir? Does anyone care about Felicia's infant? She dared not think about it any longer.She couldn't abandon her child to deal with a family who didn't want them. She decided then and there that she had to go with her daughter. She snapped out of it when she heard a knock on the door. She shuffled to the door after sitting up and swinging her legs over the bed. She was met by Marian's piercing expression. "Mr. Hawthorne wants to see you." With her heart racing, Felicia made her way to the living room.Max was sitting on the couch, appearing harsh and icy. She had braced herself, but she tensed at the power of his presence. She approached with stuttering steps and droo
Max looked at Andrea, who was approaching them, and laughed lightly. It's imperative that you keep your younger sister a secret from Andrea. If she were aware of how she would undoubtedly become envious of how much you cared for her. "Darin gave a headshake. "Look, I don't mind you dating Andrea, but until you deal with your own mess, there's no way I'll let her move in with you." Max remained silent and simply grinned. Andrea approached with shining eyes."What are you guys talking about?" Darin merely smiled. "Nothing much." * "What's your deal, Felicia? Do you really believe that you are so significant? Sandy forcefully placed a stack of documents on Felicia's desk. Sandy had attempted the standard tactic only a minute before, giving Felicia work that wasn't even hers. This time, Felicia didn't even think before saying no. Felicia smiled coolly and mockingly at Sandy, who was virtually trembling with rage."Sandy, if you can't handle your work and need to shove it onto someone else






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