The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 540

At the side, Roxanne had also heard Benny's screams, but by the time she turned, it was too late. The boy had already sought refuge behind Lucian.

The sight of the smile on that man's face while the two of them were together left Roxanne with mixed feelings.

As much as she had done for the children, certain forms of security were something only a father could provide. Oblivious to her sentiments, the boy excitedly tugged at her as he wanted her to admire the fish alongside him. Out of nowhere, a mermaid dove from above and waved at them through the glass.

Wide-eyed, the boys asked Roxanne, "Is this real, Mommy?"

Amused by their innocence, Roxanne patted them on the head. "Of course not, but she does look pretty, though."

"Could you dress up like a mermaid too, Mommy?" Benny looked at Roxanne in anticipation

then went on to explain smilingly, "Well, I could, but I think

stared at her with

been alone

issue for her was that

not spoken much along the way, she still could not overlook the fact of his presence, and the notion of having to masquerade as

cautiously tugged at her sleeve

that mermaid she just saw looked despite not being as pretty as Roxanne, she was convinced that Roxanne would surely look even more

Benny,

was hesitating, one of the

costume for free. Might you be interested to participate? I think you'd look absolutely smashing in it." The children's eyes lit up when

eyes on her, Roxanne found it

to them. "Go on ahead.

as though she had already agreed to do

the crew member took her silence for consent and went on to half-nudge her