The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 542

After dinner, the lot of them headed directly to the beach to await the commencement of the fireworks display.

Illuminated by the light of the moon, the ripples upon the surface of the sea sparkled like glitter-a picture of perfect tranquility.

Although the beach was quite packed, there was not much noise.

Immersed in such a setting, the masses sat around and indulged themselves in infrequent bits of quiet conversations.

With one hand holding Estella and the other on Benny, Roxanne weaved her way through the crowd while Lucian followed behind them.

Being surrounded by so many bodies, Roxanne could not help but worry about the little ones and was hoping to find a more secluded spot where they could stay.

As the beach grew increasingly populated, it drew a frown from Lucian who called out to the quartet ahead of him. "Come to Daddy, Essie."

of herding the children and was afraid that Benny, who

all over her face. She held on fast

Lucian reiterated what he said previously, "There are too many people

because she wanted to stick close to Roxanne

her. Just keep an eye

girl smile from ear to

silent for a

of him. His eyes were focused and vigilant

your children!" said a toy vendor who came up to

to stop, Roxanne politely declined, "No,

that, she tried to guide the children around him, but the

both hands tied down by the children and surrounded by so many people around them, Roxanne could not be expected to free up her hands to make

wander all around

man behind

buying anything." The poker-faced

full head taller than his counterpart; he left the vendor

the latter replied sheepishly, "Sorry