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.
Max was always too intelligent for his own good. He was never genuinely close to anyone, not even his own mother, which may have contributed to his seeming coldness. Miranda grabbed up her phone as soon as they arrived home. and gave Max a call. Everyone was discussing the same item that she brought up. "Marian informed me that Felicia returned to her parents' home. Is that accurate?Marian began fussing right away, citing all the things Felicia had done incorrectly, even though Miranda had only called earlier to inquire about Felicia's well-being. She most likely believed that Miranda would support her, as Max usually did. To everyone's amazement, though, Miranda interrupted her with a severe reprimand. Marian immediately clammed up as her face turned pale. Max, already exhausted, put his fingers to his brow. "She is an adult. She is skilled at what she does.She has the right to stay at her parents' residence if she so chooses. Felicia was aware of the situation since he had already
Max grabbed the candy out of Mandy's hand. "Thank you, Mandy." Mandy smiled, her dimples showing through and giving her an incredibly charming appearance. "You're welcome." Hope's voice drifted through the space. "Max is also going to have a daughter soon. You'll soon get a younger sister, Mandy." Max forced a courteous grin, but it was difficult to read his true emotions. Curious, Mandy rushed over to Hope. "Where's my little sister?" Hope stroked Mandy's silky hair."She hasn't been born yet." Mandy gave her a quick blink. "When will she be born?" Hope grinned. "After the New Year. "You'll have a younger sibling at that point." "So I can spend the New Year with her?" You're correct. Miranda sent a kind glance at Mandy. Turning to face Miranda, Hope remarked, "You'll have a great-granddaughter next year too." With gentle eyes, Miranda nodded. "Yes, I've been waiting for this for so long."Everyone was enjoying the pleasant atmosphere, which made the entire space feel cozy and light.
The middle-aged man in the automobile kept his eyes on the road. "Mr. Hawthorne must be feeling pretty smug this time," he commented. "He's definitely coming for a rematch." Nate gave an eye roll. "As if I'm scared of him." The Gilbert family was having dinner tonight. As usual, the Hawthornes had been invited. The two families had many ties through marriage and had been close for many centuries. The families were often in and out of each other's homes because Rose, Luke's mother, was Mrs. Hope Gilbert's second daughter.Hope simply let out a loving sigh. "All okay, all right, you won. You're always correct. Miranda chuckled. " Nate has a valid argument. You stay young by hanging out with younger people. Nate collapsed onto the couch and peered. "You ought to go out with me more," Brysen said. You only ever go fishing, and to be honest, you're not very skilled." Brysen glanced at him. "Still better than you." Nate smiled. "How about we resolve this immediately? Get the fishing rods, A
The call was successful. What's happening with Savannah, Jeremy? Felicia immediately inquired. "I set up a meeting with Darin," Jeremy retorted. Don't worry, he will speak with Max's team tomorrow. "It was Andrea's brother, then. He did appear more approachable than Max. "All right," Felicia muttered. Jeremy failed to appear at the university the following day. For the next week, Felicia prepared all of the lecture materials. She had a lot of extra time after finishing her assignments, so she explored the school. and went to the library for a while.The weather was great. Felicia chose to enjoy the sunshine outside after checking out two books after lunch and a brief rest. As she took a seat on the bench, she saw an old man wearing reading glasses and with white hair. He was clearly having trouble reading as he squinted and adjusted his glasses while holding a newspaper far from his face. Felicia instantly recognized him. After hesitating, she approached. "Mr. Gilbert?" The elderly gu






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