Chapter 1282

“If you’re reluctant, I’ll help you explain it to the kids,” Roxanne said worriedly, noticing Lucian’s discomfort in the crowded space.

Lucian turned to the three children waiting nearby, his gaze softening. “It’s all right. As long as they like it.” He then looked at Roxanne. “As for you, remember to hold tight if you get scared later.”

Roxanne’s eyes met his mischievous ones, startling her. Mixed feelings surged as she lowered her head. She had taken Archie and Benny to amusement parks many times; they’d often wanted to ride the roller coaster but never had. Before today, they’d never asked her to go with them. Perhaps they thought she’d be afraid. Only now, with Lucian, did they dare ask, their anticipation evident, devoid of worry. Maybe they thought Lucian would protect them. Even Roxanne thought so.

Looking up, she grinned at Lucian. “Thanks.”

A gust of wind ruffled her hair. Lucian smoothed it, saying, “I should thank you for giving me another chance.”

Their striking appearance and aura kept the surrounding people at a distance, though they couldn’t help stealing glances. Someone impulsively took a photo, forgetting to disable the flash. The bright light startled Roxanne back to reality. She turned to the photographer.

The woman smiled awkwardly. “Sorry. You two looked so cute together. Can I keep the picture, if you don’t mind…?”

Roxanne couldn’t refuse her sincerity, but Lucian was in the photo too. She sought his opinion. He glanced at the woman, whose view was limited to his profile. She was awestruck by his handsomeness, then overwhelmed by his aura, almost wanting to delete the photo.

“Send me a copy,” Lucian said, taking out his phone and adding her on WhatsApp.

Both the woman and Roxanne were dumbfounded. The woman, still reeling, handed her phone to Lucian, shaking slightly. Who would have thought I’d add this handsome man on WhatsApp because I secretly took a photo?

After adding each other, the woman sent the picture. Lucian examined it, seemingly satisfied, then tapped his phone several times. The woman soon received a ten-thousand-unit bank transfer.

“Um… you don’t need to pay me. I only took it on a whim. It wasn’t even a good shot,” the uneasy woman said.

Lucian replied, “Your photography skills aren’t bad. You can delete the photo now.” He pocketed his phone.

The woman turned to Roxanne, unable to accept the money. Roxanne, feeling a headache coming on, said, “Take it and delete the photo. Consider it us buying it from you.”