The Ugly Wife’s Stunning Comeback (Felicia and Max) novel Chapter 886

Max poured the red wine into a decanter, then filled two crystal glasses. The rich aroma of the vintage immediately filled the air. He handed one of the glasses to Felicia. She reached out to take it, swirling the dark liquid gently before tipping her head back for a small, testing sip.

"How is it?" Max asked.

"It is fine," Felicia replied softly.

Max picked up his own glass and raised it in a silent toast. The bright crystal chandelier reflected in the depths of his eyes, stripping away his usual unfathomable darkness. Felicia watched him for a moment before raising her hand to clink her glass against his.

They finished their first glass in complete silence. Then came the second. They kept drinking until the entire bottle was empty, a faint flush creeping up Felicia's cheeks and a glazed haze settling over her beautiful eyes. She set her empty glass down and rose to walk over to the window, seeking a breath of fresh air.

The dazzling neon lights of the city skyline stretched out before her. An afternoon rain shower had left the night breeze carrying a damp, lingering chill that drifted through the open crack of the window. Felicia stared quietly into the luminous darkness, letting the cool wind kiss her face and gently lift the strands of her hair.

Max stepped up beside her. He looked out at the distant horizon and asked, "What are you thinking about?"

Felicia took a deep breath. "You must have known about the relationship between Darin and me a long time ago."

Max did not deny it. "Yes."

"Exactly how long ago?" she pressed.

Max fell silent for a brief moment before answering. "Before you went abroad, Darin asked me to look into the whereabouts of you and your father."

Hearing this, Felicia froze. A short laugh escaped her lips, but the sound was laced with a profound, desolate sorrow. "So you knew even back then."

Max offered no reply, only watching her in heavy silence.

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