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."

the children and was afraid that Benny, who was occupying the fringes,

face. She held on fast to

slightly more solemn look, Lucian reiterated what he said previously, "There are too many people here. Come over to Daddy

girl stubbornly shook her head because she wanted to stick close to

look after her. Just keep an eye out

the girl smile from ear

eyes darkened, and he went silent for a while before

of him. His eyes were focused and vigilant on the off chance

a toy vendor who came up

Roxanne politely declined, "No, thank

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

by the children and surrounded by so many people around them, Roxanne could not be expected

let their eyes wander all around them, did

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

in buying anything." The

head taller than his counterpart; he left the vendor doubtlessly

took a moment before the latter