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,

She held

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

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

for the little girl. "I'll look after her. Just keep an eye out

Roxanne's words made the girl smile from

and he went silent for a

His eyes were focused and

how about some toys for your children!" said a toy

to stop, Roxanne politely declined,

that, she tried to guide the children around him, but the persistent vendor went

children and surrounded by so many people around them, Roxanne could not be expected to free up her hands to make payment. Hence, the irate woman could only turn him

preferred to let their eyes wander

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

interested in buying anything." The poker-faced Lucian regarded

head taller than his

a moment before the latter replied sheepishly, "Sorry