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."

afraid that Benny,

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

he said previously, "There are too many people here.

head because she wanted to stick

the stalemate, Roxanne felt sorry for the little girl. "I'll look after her. Just keep an eye out for

the girl smile

darkened, and he went silent for a

four in front of him. His eyes were focused and vigilant on the off chance that any of the

said a toy

Roxanne politely declined, "No, thank

that, she tried to guide the children around him, but the persistent vendor went on to impcde their advancement from

both hands tied 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

to let their eyes wander

the point of exasperation, the man behind them had

The poker-faced Lucian regarded the

was nearly a full head taller than his counterpart; he left the

took a moment before the latter replied sheepishly, "Sorry