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 Roxanne's way of herding the children and was afraid that Benny, who was

written all over her face. She held on fast to Roxanne's hand and

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

she wanted to stick close to

after her. Just keep an

girl

he went silent for a while before

His eyes were focused and vigilant on the off chance that any

children!" said a toy vendor

to stop, Roxanne politely declined, "No,

guide the children around him, but the persistent vendor

could not be expected to free up her hands to make payment. Hence, the irate woman could only turn him

wander all

as Roxanne was driven to the point of exasperation, the man behind them had already stepped up to the fore without

anything." The poker-faced

than his counterpart; he left the vendor doubtlessly

before the latter replied sheepishly, "Sorry to