LOGINAfter arriving at BlueMarble Investments, Felicia went inside. Max and Anne were standing next to each other when she passed into the foyer. Anne's eyes brightened up and she ran over as soon as she saw Felicia. "Evelynn!" Felicia accelerated and caught up to Anne in the middle. The young child smiled up at Felicia as she tightly wrapped her arms around her legs. With a soft, loving touch, Felicia leaned down and tousled Anne's hair. It was then that she looked up and saw Max coming. Max saw the change in her eyes as her stare quickly cooled. He gave Anne's backpack to her. Felicia accepted it silently."I'll be away for about a week on business," Max stated. After dropping Anne off at school on Monday, make sure to speak with her teacher and resolve any issues. He asked her to stay in contact with the instructor, manage Anne's pick-ups and drop-offs during the first week, and monitor Anne's progress. Felicia answered, "You should make sure the teacher knows what's going on, too." "I
Max was in the living room, waiting. He got up and approached them when Felicia entered with Anne in tow. He removed Anne from her arms with gentleness. Anne began to awaken as soon as she leaned against her father. A little stunned, her eyes flickered open as she searched for Felicia. Wanting to cling to her, she extended her hand. "Anne, you need to rest," Felicia said quietly as she swiftly grasped her little hand. I'm about to go home. Anne gave Felicia's hand a firm squeeze. "Don't go, Evelynn." In an attempt to console her, Felicia caressed her cheek. "Tomorrow is my workday. But when I have a day off, I'll come hang out with you once more, okay?Max smelled Felicia's delicate, sophisticated scent as she drew in closer. He looked down and saw the warmth in her eyes and her beautiful lashes. When it came time for bed, Anne was particularly needy. With red eyes that seemed ready to cry, she reached out for Felicia because she didn't want her to go. All Felicia could do was take An
"Oh, okay." Heather quickly responded to her brother. [I have to leave; we can discuss later.]Jeremy just said, "Okay," in response. It was a crowded occasion. There were people wherever you looked. They took care to give the girls little fox masks, just like the ones in the game, before leaving with Anne and Yara. They didn't want the children's faces to appear online with all the cameras. There were bodyguards nearby the entire time. Even though there were many cosplayers, everyone turned to stare at Felicia as soon as she appeared. Every camera followed her as well.Heather was straightforward. She took photographs throughout the majority of the event. This was something Anne and Yara had never done before. There are a lot of people and a lot of noise. Yara did a fairly good job with it. Large crowds weren't a big problem to her because she'd previously been hauled around the globe with Heather. Anne was not like that. She had never seen anything like this, had always been protecte
Max chose not to press the matter after seeing the resolve in Luke's eyes. "Suit yourself," he said. He pivoted and entered his vehicle. He hummed softly and drove off. Luke watched for a while until the automobile disappeared down the street. He didn't turn and return to his villa till after that. Anne slept through the entire night and awoke to the soft morning light. She started laughing as soon as she opened her eyes and spotted Evelynn. "Evelynn, good morning!"Felicia leaned in to give her a forehead kiss. "Anne, good morning." Anne kissed Felicia's face and gave her a neck hug. Enjoying the leisurely beginning of the day, they spent some time playing together on the bed. After that, Felicia picked Anne up and carried her to the restroom. The small toiletries that Anne had packed from home were arranged in a row specifically for her. Felicia combed Anne's hair and assisted her in putting on a lovely outfit. She styled it into a tidy low ponytail. It wasn't much in comparison to
After tucking Anne into bed, Max took a seat next to her and inhaled the room's lingering, gentle aroma. To make sure she was comfortable, he pulled the blanket up to her chin. At last, Anne felt at ease with Max and Evelynn close by. "If you and Evelynn were together, we could all sleep in the same bed," she murmured, glancing up at him. Max patted her tenderly on the back. "All right, now close your eyes. It's time for bed. By this time, Anne was typically out, and tonight was no exception. Amidst the reassuring aromas of her father and Evelynn, she curled up in his arms and fell asleep almost immediately.With her hair still wet, Felicia emerged from the bathroom to find Anne sound asleep. Max was lowering the bedroom lamp so that the room was filled with a soft, cozy glow. He turned to look at Felicia. Even though everything was softened by the low light, her silk nightgown still made her seem sophisticated. Her elegant body was not obscured by the modest style. Her features were
Spread out on the plush carpet, Anne and Yara were assembling a puzzle. The adults sat on the couch, half conversing, half watching TV, but constantly keeping a close eye on the children. The enthusiasm in the house was palpable. Anne's smartwatch chimed out of nowhere. Heather took it out of Anne's little bag. "Your dad is calling, Anne." Anne stood up and picked up the watch. "Hello, Daddy." As she responded, the room fell silent. "Are you enjoying yourself at Evelynn's house?" Max's soft, inquisitive voice could be heard.Anne answered, "Yeah, I'm having a great time." Luke is also present. I'm working on a puzzle with Yara. Evelynn left for work and will return home in the evening. Max listened, inquired about her day, said her farewell, and hung up. Anne quickly returned to the problem after tucking her watch back into her purse. Felicia finished her day at the TV studio at nine thirty that evening. Luke was waiting in the parking lot outside. He ran out to open the passenger doo
Savannah felt more at ease after Felicia's composed reply, so she dropped the subject. After all this time, Max probably wouldn't even recognize Felicia. Any lingering emotions would inevitably vanish with the passage of years. To celebrate Felicia's return, everyone got to their feet. Anthony smi
There was a shout behind her at that moment. "Felicia." She turned to see Luke walking confidently toward her. After five years, his once-boyish attractiveness had given way to a steady, composed adulthood. Felicia smiled at him. Her eyes glowed warmly when the lights from the restaurant caught in
"Mr. Hawthorne, here's the divorce agreement signed by Ms. Ross." The document was placed on Max's desk by the attorney. Greg had contacted Max's office regarding the divorce five years prior. Although Max had initially proposed it, Felicia now appeared to be in a hurry to finish it. Max was offend
The aircraft to San Francisco took off on schedule at one in the afternoon. Felicia sat in business class at the glass, staring at the city below as it grew progressively smaller. With her hand, she squeezed a necklace with a picture of Anne as a newborn inside the locket. She might never see her c







