At the park, Roxanne and Lucian set up a simple campsite by pitching a tent and spreading out a waterproof mat.
Once they were done, Lucian cooked a meal with the kids using some simple utensils.
The sight warmed Roxanne's heart. How thoughtful of Lucian. By doing this, the kids won't resent him so much.
With that, she extended a hand to help. Once the food was ready, she held up a plate for the children to try.
Meanwhile, Grant arrived at the appointed time. Dressed shabbily, he walked with an unsteady gait.
He had a bag in his hand that contained newly bought branded clothes and three emerald pendants.
Standing at a distance, he quietly watched the children enjoy their parents' company.
A complicated look flashed across his eyes in the midst of doing so.
“I have no choice but to comply with Mr. Crawford's demand. The five million I previously had was taken away by the creditors. I have no way of paying it back, and I don't want to stay poor forever!”
Grant steeled his resolve and gave Roxanne a call.
In reality, Lucian had already noticed Grant's presence and would look in the latter's direction intermittently. He wanted to determine if Grant's concern for the children was sincere.
If he approaches the children quickly the moment he sees them, he probably wants to ingratiate himself with them and doesn't really miss them.
Upon receiving the call, Roxanne looked around before finally spotting her father.
Grant's hunch seemed to have worsened from the last time, cutting a pitiful and desolate-looking figure.
“Lucian, Grant is here. What do you plan to do?” Roxanne inquired.
Lucian responded calmly, “Don't worry. Let him come over and see the children. He does deserve it as their granddad.”
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