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

at first, Roxanne then went on to explain smilingly, “Well, I could, but I think that’d be a

her saying that she could, they stared at her with wide

Roxanne kicked herself for having said that. Had she been alone with them, she

her was

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

sleeve with a hopeful look on her own

being as pretty as Roxanne, she was convinced that

palpable on her

Benny, too, looked at their own

was hesitating, one of the

costume for free. Might you be interested

eyes lit up when they heard

Roxanne found it hard

them. “Go on ahead. I’ll watch over

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