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."

was afraid that Benny, who was occupying the

She held on fast to

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

girl stubbornly shook her head because she

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

words made the girl smile from ear to

darkened, and he went silent for a while before he

with the four in front of him. His eyes were focused and vigilant on the off chance that any of the children were to become separated from

said a toy vendor who came

politely

to guide the children around him, but the persistent vendor went

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

wander all around them, did not mind that

driven to the point of exasperation, the man behind them had already stepped up

in buying anything." The poker-faced

taller than his counterpart; he left

a moment before the latter replied sheepishly,