The Abandoned Wife (Lucian) novel Chapter 540

Chapter 540

At the side, Roxanne had also heard Benny’s screams, but by the time she turned, it was too late. The boy had already sought refuge behind Lucian.

The sight of the smile on that man’s face while the two of them were together left Roxanne with mixed feelings.

As much as she had done for the children, certain forms of security were something only a father could provide.

Oblivious to her sentiments, the boy excitedly tugged at her as he wanted her to admire the fish alongside him.

Out of nowhere, a mermaid dove from above and waved at them through the glass.

Wide-eyed, the boys asked Roxanne, “Is this real, Mommy?”

Amused by their innocence, Roxanne patted them on the head. “Of course not, but she does look pretty, though.”

“Could you dress up like a mermaid too, Mommy?” Benny looked at Roxanne in anticipation

Taken by surprise at first, Roxanne then went on to explain smilingly, “Well, I could, but I think that’d be a paid program.”

When the children heard her saying that she could, they stared at her with wide eyes as though that would make her agree to get into the water.

Meeting their eyes, Roxanne kicked herself for having said that. Had she been alone with them, she certainly would not have minded going in for the children’s amusement.

The issue for her was that Lucian was also around.

Although Lucian had not spoken much along the way, she still could not overlook the fact of his presence, and the notion of having to masquerade as a mermaid in front of him made her feel quite conflicted inside.

“Ms. Jarvis.” Estella cautiously tugged at her sleeve with a hopeful look on her own face,