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, would

over her face. She held on

previously, "There are too many people here. Come over to Daddy and let

because she wanted to stick close to

Roxanne felt sorry for the little girl. "I'll look after her. Just keep an eye out for us from the rear," she said

the girl

eyes darkened, and he went silent

four in front of him. His eyes were focused and vigilant on

for your children!" said a toy vendor who came

politely

around him, but the persistent vendor went on to impcde their advancement from the

Roxanne could not be expected to free

wander all around them,

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

not interested in buying anything." The

head taller than his counterpart; he left the

before the latter replied sheepishly, "Sorry to bother