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 that'd be a paid

with wide eyes as though that would make her agree to get into

eyes, Roxanne kicked herself for having said that. Had she been alone with them, she certainly would not have minded going in

issue for her was that Lucian was also

of his presence, and the notion of having to masquerade as a mermaid in front of him made her feel

sleeve with a hopeful look on

not being as pretty as Roxanne, she was convinced that Roxanne would surely look even more beautiful in the same getup. Roxanne's dilemma was palpable on

Benny, too,

hesitating, one of the crew

mermaid costume for free. Might you be interested to participate?

Roxanne found it hard to say

up to them. "Go on

as though she had already

words for some time, the crew member took her silence for consent and went on to half-nudge her toward the