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."

way of herding the children and was afraid that Benny, who was occupying the fringes, would get

was written all over her face. She held

more solemn look, Lucian reiterated what he said previously, "There are too

because she

Just keep an eye out

words made the girl smile from ear

went silent for a while

eyes were focused and vigilant

for your children!" said a toy vendor who came

stop, Roxanne politely declined,

him, but the persistent vendor went on to impcde

many people around them, Roxanne could not be expected to free up her hands to make payment. Hence,

wander

was driven to the point of exasperation, the man behind them

not interested in buying anything." The poker-faced Lucian

full head taller than his

a moment before the latter replied sheepishly, "Sorry to bother