Ch. 1781..1790
Mission To Remarry Chapter 1781-Gratification filled Elias after a long talk with the boys.
They have many regrets over the years, yet I haven't done anything about it as their grandpa. Fortunately, Roxanne is a good mother. I can see the boys have good personalities by talking to them. There's no deviation between the two. They're also shockingly remarkable and intelligent.
Archie, the elder one, has a surprisingly good memory. The logic behind his behavior is meticulous. He's a rare talent in leadership since he excels in decision-making. The younger boy, Benny, has an active mind and a deep interest in technical stuff. He'll be perfect in the field of research and development. Unquestionably, their characters complement each other's flaws perfectly like a puzzle piece, as though they were born to do so. Estella, on the other hand, is cute, energetic, and meticulous. I'm sure she has some talent that hasn't been discovered yet. The three of them are truly the Farwell family's blessing.
Feeling close to the elderly man before them, Archie and Benny spoke a lot with Elias. Their mood brightened as their conversation flowed.
By the time Sonya was done watching Estella's dance, it was already close to school letting out. She held Estella's hand and led her back to Jeffrey's office.
Seeing her husband chatting amicably with Archie and Benny, Sonya did her best to tamp down her anger.
“Did you lose weight recently, Essie? Let me have a look!” Sonya exclaimed before murmuring, “Was it due to your mom's lack of attention?”
It was clear she planned to put the blame on Roxanne.
Estella immediately shook her head and explained, “It's not like that, Grandma. Mommy was sick. It was a very bad sickness, and she had only just recovered from it. I was worried about her but ate my meals on time.”
Hearing the accusation against his mother, Archie instantly refuted, “Mommy treats Essie very well. The changes in Essie's face are due to the loss of her baby fat. Thus, she might look as though she lost weight, but, in actuality, her weight is still the same.”
Elias nodded with a smile at Archie's logical and reasonable explanation.
Unwilling to lose to his brother, Benny added, “Mommy and we treat Essie the best. I also make sure Essie gets meat, vegetables, and fruits in her diet. How could Mommy not be attentive when she even taught Essie several idioms?”
Sonya didn't know how to respond to their rebuttal. No one in this room is on my side.
In the end, with a glower, she simply muttered, “It's almost time. Elias, let's go.”
“All right. You can head outside first and wait for me. I have some advice for the kids.”
Sonya immediately stormed out of the kindergarten.
Meanwhile, Elias stayed back and inquired about what presents the kids preferred.
All he could think about was to make up for all the Farwell family owed Archie and Benny.
“Grandpa, we don't need anything. We just want to see you more often in the future.”
“Grandpa, I want to learn how to play chess. I heard from Daddy that you're good at chess. Please teach us.”
Elias agreed to both of their simple requests.
Before he left, he hugged the boys and asked them to take care of themselves. He also gave them his phone number.
Jeffrey led the children back to their classrooms. Elias was in a cheerful mood after meeting his grandchildren, so he still had a smile even after leaving the kindergarten.
However, to Sonya, his smile was an eyesore.
No, I can't let Roxanne's lies continue. I have to force her to show me some evidence!
Mission To Remarry Chapter 1782-Before long, Lucian came to the kindergarten to pick up the children.
On the ride back, Estella happily told her father about her grandparents' visit.
Lucian instantly turned wary and questioned, “Archie, Benny, did your grandma do anything bad to you guys? Did she scold you?”
Archie and Benny exchanged a glance and shook their heads concurrently.
Instead, they mentioned how much their grandfather cherished them and their mutual fondness for him.
“Daddy, Grandma still isn't willing to acknowledge Archie and Benny,” Estella revealed. Her tone was filled with worry.
Lucian stopped the car and looked over his shoulder at Archie and Benny before beckoning them closer.
The boys thought they were getting a reprimand from their father for not being honest.
However, when they inched closer, instead of a chiding, they felt a hand gently patting their heads, reassuring them.
“Don't worry. I'll get your grandma to apologize sooner or later, so don't take anything she said to heart, okay?”
At such a young age, they've already learned to disclose only the good news and keep the bad news to themselves. I don't know whether I should be at ease or worried.
Feeling the warmth of their father's palm, the boys locked gazes and exchanged smiles. Finally, they lifted their heads and nodded in agreement.
Once they arrived home, Lucian informed Roxanne about his parents meeting the children earlier in the day.
The news worried Roxanne, and she rushed to ask Archie and Benny about the details. Her stomach churned with anxiety at the thought of Sonya insulting her kids.
Luckily, with their father's encouragement and assurance, they didn't mind their grandma's brusque attitude, knowing she only acted that way due to a misunderstanding.
Roxanne wrapped her arms around them, inciting envy in Estella. Archie and Benny immediately stepped back from their mother's embrace to let their sister have a go.
Roxanne had returned to the kitchen to prepare dinner when Lucian wrapped his arms around her from the back and promised her softly by her ear, “Roxanne, trust me when I say I won't let the kids feel wronged ever again.”
She nodded, believing that her husband was a man of his word.
In ten short days, the ginormous Damaris Group and the prestigious Damaris family with deep roots in the traditional medicine field had tumbled into ruin.
When the tree fell, the monkeys scattered. Those claiming to be distant relatives of the Damaris family had all left. Moreover, they fervently absorbed every last worthy asset the Damaris family had.
Even though the Damaris family reacted quickly, many assets were frozen before they could transfer or sell them.
Jack's assistant, Kevin, was also involved in many illegal activities. Hence, he was incarcerated as well.
Even Hector wasn't spared. He was summoned by the police numerous times to cooperate with the investigation.
Jack's final charges were entwined with the fate of many others.
A few days later, a kind-hearted nurse helped Hector to walk into a law firm. He was dragging an IV pole with an IV bag hanging on it.
His health had deteriorated a lot during that time. His exhaustion was evident on his pallid face.
After trying to make an appointment with a renowned lawyer, Allen Caldwell, a few times, he finally succeeded. He wanted to ask about the possible charges Jack would receive.
On top of being late, Allen's expression wasn't courteous. After all, the current Damaris family was no longer the old and powerful family it used to be. He used to try every trick in the book to be the legal advisor of Damaris Group, but Jack didn't even spare him a glance.
The tables had turned, and it was his turn to be the one looking down his nose upon them. How curiously the world worked.
However, Allen managed to calm his anger and soften the hard look on his face when he saw Hector.
This man had fought many battles in the medical field over the years and treated countless patients. He's someone who deserves respect and shouldn't be the one to blame for his grandson's crimes.
Mission To Remarry Chapter 1783-“I'll cut to the chase and tell you the truth, Old Mr. Damaris. Jack's case doesn't look good. He's involved in too many criminal acts, and the police have all the evidence they need to charge him. The family members of those affected by the medication are still making reports. Thus, even if you compensate all the victims' families, the prosecutor still won't let a big case like this close without a fight. I'll give you a rough analysis. The worst-case scenario is most likely life imprisonment. Ten to fifteen years is a slightly better outcome. Basically, he'll already be in his forties when he's released.”
Putting aside his personal feelings, Allen kept his tone as neutral as possible as he objectively analyzed Jake's possible charges.
If the person sitting across from him wasn't Hector, he might've thrown in a few jeers and insults. Jack Damaris wasn't human. He was a monster.
Despite being a doctor himself, he conducted dastardly acts due to his greed for wealth.
Even though Hector had mentally prepared himself for the possible outcomes, he was still crushed when he heard the verdicts. His body swayed, and black dots swarmed his vision. He nearly fainted from the harsh news.
Allen swiftly reached his hand out to stabilize the elderly man. “Are you okay, Old Mr. Damaris? Calm down. Please remain calm. You're a patient yourself, so you need to control your emotions. This is why I didn't want to meet you. I was worried it would cause you much distress.”
After taking a few deep breaths, Hector finally calmed the despair within him.
Despite so, he looked as though he had aged a few years after hearing Allen's analysis. A sickly pallor took over his face.
“Doomed! The Damaris family is a goner this time! Jack's life is ruined!” His lips trembled vehemently as his face was etched with sadness. “Why did you have to be so stubborn? Oh, Jack! How could you have destroyed the good name of Damaris?”
The more he spoke, the deeper he slipped into despair. Finally, tears flowed from Hector's eyes.
A look of pity crossed Allen's face at the elderly man's desperate cries. He tried to comfort him.
What a horrible grandson! The Damaris family had wealth, power, and fame. I don't understand what else Jack wants. Was it even necessary?
“Don't be sad, Old Mr. Damaris. The Damaris family's foundation is rock solid. You're a renowned prestigious family in the medical field, so you'll regain your former glory one day. As long as Jack is alive, there's still hope if he turns over a new leaf once he's released.”
Allen had said every encouragement he could think of for fear Hector's health would further deteriorate from the cruel reality.
“No, the Damaris family doesn't need to regain our former glory. We don't need the riches, nor do we need the power. This incident has dragged centuries of the Damaris family's good name through the mud. I fear it will never regain its untainted state. From today onward, there won't be a Damaris family in the medical field.”
Hector sighed defeatedly once he had accepted the Damaris family's fate. His eyes misted over, filled with desolation.
“Thank you, Mr. Caldwell. I'll pay the consultation fee once I settle the hospital bill. I'm deeply ashamed!” Hector rose to stand on wobbly legs and nodded at Allen in gratitude.
Allen hurriedly waved his hands. “There's no need for that, Old Mr. Damaris. You should save it for your medical bill. You've saved countless lives in this lifetime. I feel bad seeing you in such a state. You can look for me if you have any financial difficulties, and I'll do what I can. Your grandson is a good-for-nothing, but that doesn't negate your noble accomplishments!”
In the end, Allen couldn't help but blurt out his personal thoughts. He helped Hector slowly walk out of the law firm.
At that moment, a person Hector didn't want to run into was waiting by the front door.
Roxanne had waited for quite some time.
Mission To Remarry Chapter 1784-Hector was taken aback and averted his gaze when he spotted Roxanne.
Noticing his demeanor, Roxanne approached him proactively, took over the IV stand from Allen, and observed that the IV drip was almost finished.
“You are?” Allen was caught off guard by her action.
“I'm a friend of the Damaris family. You can leave Old Mr. Damaris to me,” Roxanne replied as she bobbed her head in assurance.
Allen nodded in response as there was nothing he could do for Hector anymore. He loosened his grip and reminded Hector to take good care of himself. With that, he turned and went back to the law firm.
Meanwhile, Hector was engulfed with guilt and couldn't bear to face Roxanne.
“Ms. Jarvis, Jack has wronged you. It almost took your life, and you have suffered greatly from it. He deserves to be punished. I'm sorry that there is nothing much I can do to compensate you!”
He spoke in a choked voice, the sincerity in his apology clear.
Seeing how dispirited and helpless Hector looked, Roxanne couldn't help but feel sympathy for him.
She stepped forward and supported him. Then, she shook her head and said, “I won't forgive Jack for what he did, but this has nothing to do with you, Old Mr. Damaris. I came today because I know you had a relapse. I'm afraid you'll have a staggering hospital bill, so I prepared some medicine for you. I hope you'll accept this, Old Mr. Damaris.”
Surprised by her kindness, Hector was rendered speechless.
He lifted his gaze, stunned, as his hands trembled involuntarily.
“I-I can't accept it. A member of the Damaris family almost killed you, Ms. Jarvis! We have done terrible things to you. Why would you repay enmity with kindness?” Tears began to fill Hector's eyes.
“Old Mr. Damaris, you have made many contributions to the medical field of our country and saved many lives. You have dedicated your life to medicine and never considered gaining anything in return. Therefore, my actions now have nothing to do with the Damaris family. I am only expressing my gratitude to a senior in my field as a physician.
Roxanne expressed herself frankly while carefully supporting Hector as they walked a few steps forward. When she realized the IV drip was all gone, she quickly removed the needle and dealt with it professionally.
Hector fell into a trance at her words and gazed into the distance.
“Old Mr. Damaris, I'm assuming there's not much money left on you as the police must have frozen your family's assets. That's why I've prepared some money after considering you'll need treatment fees in the future. Please accept it,” Roxanne said.
As she spoke, she took out a bank card from her bag. Then, she added, “The password is simple. It's 123456. Be sure to remember it!”
She then stuffed the bank card into Hector's hand. However, he immediately waved his hand and shook his head to refuse.
“No, no! I can't accept your money. It's enough for you to give me medicine. I can't bring myself to accept your money!”
Roxanne let out a soft sigh, knowing Hector wouldn't accept things from her readily. Thus, she said in a persuasive tone, “No matter what, you are my senior, Old Mr. Damaris. My master used to tell me about the good deeds you did and asked me to help you when in need. I'm not doing charity but following my master's wishes. Please accept this as a token between us medics.”
Her words touched Hector.
Finally, he slowly grabbed the bank card.
That made Roxanne smile and feel more relaxed.
Mission To Remarry Chapter 1785-Still worried, Roxanne gave Hector her phone number.
“Please take good care of yourself, Old Mr. Damaris. Remember to call me if you encounter any problems. I'll make sure to be there for you.”
Her words left Hector stunned for a moment before he bobbed his head, impressed.
“Ms. Jarvis, you are one of those rare few who have a heart of gold! My grandson is a terrible man and is indeed not good enough for you.”
Hector's praises put a smile on Roxanne's face. Then, she flagged down a taxi for him.
Soon, the car arrived. Roxanne opened the door and carefully supported Hector to get into the vehicle.
Something popped into Hector's head out of the blue, causing him to halt in his tracks.
“What's wrong, Old Mr. Damaris?”
Roxanne was puzzled while Hector turned around and looked at her excitedly.
“Ms. Jarvis, the Damaris family has an ancient medical book named 'Cerulean Needle Technique.' I think it's perfect for you. Have you perhaps heard of it?”
Roxanne couldn't help but be shocked by his words.
Cerulean Needle Technique? Does this acupuncture method really exist? Master had mentioned before that it was a legendary acupuncture method that went extinct. He also said this acupuncture method is incredibly effective in targeting strange poisons. It is a rare medical treasure that uses acupuncture to detoxify the poison. It's such a coincidence that the Damaris family has it!
“Ms. Jarvis, Ms. Jarvis...”
Hector called out twice before Roxanne returned to her senses. Then, she nodded in response. “Yes, I've heard of it. Of course, I have. My master said it is an ancient medicine book that is very hard to acquire.”
“Your master is right. It is, indeed. But it's a waste for this book to be in the Damaris family since it requires the person practicing the acupuncture method to be a female. Females tend to focus on skills and have more subtle control of their strength. This is something males are unable to do. That's the reason I've left the book untouched all these years. Ms. Jarvis, if you're interested, I can give it to you. What do you think?”
Hector sounded calm as if he was only offering her a small gift.
Meanwhile, Roxanne was dumbfounded by his words.
“Are you sure?” She did not try to conceal her excitement and longing.
It's an ancient medicine book. On top of that, it's the “Cerulean Needle Technique!”
“Of course. I'm thankful for your help, Ms. Jarvis. Besides, you're a talented physician. I'm sure it'll be appropriate to give it to you.”
A smile finally crept onto Hector's face when he saw Roxanne's reaction.
“Okay. I can't thank you enough, Old Mr. Damaris. I'm serious. Thank you so much!”
Hector waved his hand and was ready to leave at the taxi driver's urging. One would never have expected that the two were discussing a priceless ancient book on the street.
“I'll call you tomorrow. Let's set a place then. I'll give it to you personally.”
After Hector made his promise, Roxanne was overjoyed and nodded in agreement.
Roxanne couldn't calm down even after watching Hector leave. A smile remained on her face for a long time.
She called Lucian eagerly to share her joy with him.
When Lucian heard the news, he was happy for her. “Darling, you really have a way in life. Furthermore, you don't treat others nicely in hopes of getting something in return. You do it purely because you want to. That's why Lady Luck favors you. Congratulations, Darling!”
Roxanne was elated when she heard what Lucian called her.
“Hey, when did I agree you could call me that?”
Mission To Remarry Chapter 1786-Soon, it was the weekend. The weather was clear, and there were constant breezes. It was the perfect weather for an outing.
Lucian and Roxanne brought the kids to the oceanarium early in the morning, as they had promised. They didn't want to break their promise to their kids.
Fortunately, they arrived early, so there were fewer people than usual. However, the place was still crowded.
After getting the tickets, Lucian brought two bags with him, which contained many things, including a change of clothes for the kids, hats, sunglasses, and a lot of food and drinks.
He wasn't worried about the food at the oceanarium being pricy. Instead, he and Roxanne didn't want the kids to have the food there since hygiene was not guaranteed.
Even though the bags were slightly heavy, Lucian was more than willing to carry them.
“Put on some sunscreen, Darling. The sun will hurt your skin.” As soon as they entered the oceanarium, Lucian started to look after her well-being.
Roxanne glanced at him with a smile, noticing his temperament had changed drastically lately. He was not as cold and aloof as he was before.
The kids were excited and were discussing which animal to visit first.
Archie had already made a plan in advance and insisted on going left. “We have to think differently from the crowd to avoid congestion. So, we should start with the sea lion park and not visit the dolphin park first since it's the most popular. We should leave the dolphin park for last and watch the dolphin show. This is the best plan.”
Nodding, Benny made a completely different opinion. “Archie, it's because many people have the same way of thinking as we do, so the route on the left is now more congested than the route on the right. Look, it's better to go to the right. At worst, we can turn around and come back to watch the dolphin show.”
“Guys, I want to see the penguins first. Let's see the penguins first.”
Estella was set on visiting the penguins first without caring about the sequence and logic.
In the end, the kids turned to look at Lucian and Roxanne and asked for their opinion.
“Let's vote, and we'll choose the route with the most votes. We'll start with Essie's suggestion. Raise your hand to vote!” Lucian implemented a fair method.
“All right, we'll start now. Please show your hand if you want to visit the penguin park first.” As soon as she finished her sentence, Roxanne raised her hand.
The next second, Estella raised her hand too.
Not to be outdone, Lucian quickly raised his hand, afraid that his daughter would be mad at him.
On the heels of that, Archie raised his hand.
Benny, too, followed suit.
That left the whole family chuckling.
Excited, Estella hopped twice cheerfully.
“Okay. Let's head to the penguin park!” Lucian waved his hand and led them forward.
Archie and Benny exchanged looks and started whispering between themselves.
“It's all your fault, Benny. Why did you tell Essie she needed to adopt a penguin before she could make a social media account? That's why she wants to see the penguins first.” Archie shot Benny a furious glance.
“I was only joking. How would I know she'd take it seriously?” Benny smiled sheepishly.
Roxanne furrowed her brows when she heard them and asked, “Did you two play a trick on Essie again?”
The two immediately shook their heads. “No, of course not, Mommy. It's just that... your laptop has a virus now because of Essie.”
“It's because of Archie. He made Essie program a new virus and said they needed a place to test it. Mommy, your laptop was chosen in the end. I'm reporting him!” Benny announced.
Roxanne froze for a moment. Just as she was about to explode, Archie and Benny ran away hurriedly.
Mission To Remarry Chapter 1787-Along the way, they saw many animals, including penguins, sea lions, polar bears that were busy eating, majestic whale sharks, and some colorful jellyfish.
The family walked around for several hours, and finally, they were exhausted.
However, they took many photos. This was the first time Lucian and Roxanne took a family photo with the kids in six years.
In every picture, the aquatic animals served as a witness.
At lunchtime, Lucian took out everything he had brought and started to set them up.
All the food he brought was prepared by the chefs in advance and only needed to be reheated. Hence, Lucian used a self-heating pot to heat the meal.
Although they could order food directly from a hotel, it was a far better experience for the family to feel like they were on a picnic.
The kids wolfed down their food. Wanting them to feel full, Roxanne gave them her food.
Witnessing the scene, Lucian gave her all his food and merely ate a slice of cake.
Now, they had arrived at their last stop, the dolphin park. As expected, the place was full of people.
Lucian frowned, worried the congestion might inflict danger upon the kids.
“If I'd known earlier, I would have rented out the entire oceanarium for the whole day,” Lucian muttered.
Roxanne was stunned for a moment. Being the CEO he was, she believed Lucian would have done that. It would even be simple for him to acquire the oceanarium. However, it would be absurd to do so.
“There's no need for that. It's nice to feel the vibe when we come out to have fun. Although it's slightly crowded, I like the atmosphere. Wait. I'll carry Essie, and you take care of Archie and Benny.”
Lucian nodded in agreement. Then, he gave the kids water before taking them to the toilet.
The dolphin park was divided into two venues: the bottom floor, where one could see the dolphins swimming underwater through the glass, and the other venue, which was specifically for performances.
The family went to the bottom floor first and took more photos.
A family of dolphins approached them, and it happened to be on camera, which was an exceptional coincidence.
Lucian praised the photo while Roxanne looked at it with a relaxed smile, feeling satisfied.
Finally, they went to the performance venue.
Archie and Benny fiddled with their phones on the way into the venue and finally registered a social media account for Estella.
“Archie and Benny, do I have to give money to the penguin to put money into my account?” Estella asked naively.
Embarrassed to fool Estella any longer, Archie and Benny told her they would reload her account for her.
As expected, it was crowded inside the performance arena, and the seats were almost all taken up. Lucian scanned through the area and found some seats near the front. Then, he walked toward the seats while holding Archie's and Benny's hands.
With Estella in her arms, Roxanne followed closely behind Lucian.
Along the way, the attractive couple and their equally beautiful children drew the crowd's attention and aroused discussion among the surrounding people.
“Look! That's the family with the superior looks I mentioned. Gosh, that man must be a CEO. Look at the aura he gives off. That lady is a beauty, and their children are lovely too. Look at how handsome the boys are and how cute the girl is. What a good-looking family!”
“T-That man must be the CEO of Farwell Group, Lucian Farwell. As for the lady next to him, she must be Roxanne Jarvis, the divine physician. Is their family enjoying a day out? Oh, I really want an autograph from them!”
“I know. It must be them. I heard some gossip that they were divorced, and both had children. What's happening now? Could it be that those three children all belong to them?”
Mission To Remarry Chapter 1790-“Archie!” Estella quickly ran over to Lucian.
Lucian flung his arms around her as he was afraid the baby dolphin's parents would violently attack anyone in sight.
Benny was quick enough to stand behind Estella to protect her. He stayed close to Lucian and asked, “Archie, are you all right?”
Archie nodded to indicate that he was fine. However, his gaze remained fixed on that overweight kid.
The keeper's reprimand proved effective, for the baby dolphin's parents stopped trying to attack them.
Otherwise, the overweight child could potentially be at risk, for the force of impact from the collision could be enough to cause his bones to fracture.
The overweight kid was planning on yelling at Archie, but the two adult dolphins caused his entire body to become rigid with fear.
“Daddy? Daddy!” he screamed in terror.
The keeper moved quickly and with great empathy to soothe the agitated adult dolphins, preventing them from taking out their fury on the plump kid.
The baby dolphin had no idea what was happening, but it obediently hid behind its parents.
The overweight man was taken aback when he suddenly realized that his son had almost been involved in an accident. Despite his desire to act quickly, his body was slow to respond.
He tried to run to the swimming pool, but his bulky frame made it difficult for him to climb over the railing.
“What is going on? How could the dolphins try to hurt a kid?” he yelled at the keeper the moment he arrived at the poolside.
He shot a fierce glare at Archie, who was still in Lucian's embrace. “What do you think you're doing, barreling into my child like that? Do you have a death wish?”
Lucian got to his feet and stood in front of the three children in a defensive manner.
Right this moment, he unleashed his hostile aura without holding back.
Roxanne's expression turned grim as she stood up and walked down the stairs to the pool.
“Fatty, that's utter nonsense! Your son nearly killed the baby dolphin! It was him who didn't follow the rules!”
“Yeah, that handsome boy was just trying to protect the baby dolphin. Everyone saw that with their own eyes! Your son was really rude.”
“Like father, like son. Stop embarrassing yourselves, okay?”
The audience wasn't blind. Thus, they were outraged to see the plump guy acting all aggressive when it was obviously his son's fault.
The man and his son turned pale when they were confronted by the accusatory voices of the crowd.
Lucian strode to the plump man and gave him a tight slap.
“Who are you to yell at my children?”
Roxanne gathered the little ones around her and positioned herself behind Lucian, who made her feel safe and protected.
The man's cheek turned red and swollen following the slap.
However, he dared not retaliate at the sight of Lucian's eyes, which were like blocks of ice.
He felt a heavy, sinking sensation in his chest as it seemed that the man standing before him had the power to take his life at any moment.
However, his son wasn't as sensitive as his father and yelled, “Why did you slap my daddy? I'll call the police to arrest you!”
The man quickly pulled his son back to stop him from lashing out at Lucian.
The crowd was staring at them, so Roxanne was worried that Lucian might not control himself and continue attacking the plump guy. If this were to happen, it would undoubtedly lead to a great deal of difficulty for both of them.
She hurried over to Lucian and took his right hand. “This isn't the time,” she said softly.
Lucian spun around, his gaze softening. He gave her a slight nod before responding in a quiet voice, “I understand.”
Turning to the kids, he asked in concern, “Are you all right?”
The kids nodded in unison. “Daddy, we're fine!”
Mission To Remarry Chapter 1788-The children were filled with enthusiasm as the dolphin show began, even though they had seen it before.
The keeper and the dolphins had a wonderful relationship, a bond that was evident in their interactions and performances. When they performed, the audience whooped and cheered.
The dolphins were captivatingly adorable as they kept making gentle splashes with their fins, drenching the first row of the audience. The children in the audience couldn't help but wave to the dolphins, and the dolphins seemed to respond to the kids' interest in them, swimming closer to the audience obediently.
Estella giggled in delight when she finally got to touch a dolphin. “Daddy, Mommy, its head is really soft!”
The little dolphin made a joyful, high-pitched sound that seemed to be a greeting of sorts for Estella.
Estella immediately began to communicate with the little dolphin. “Little dolphin, come here. They are my brothers. You should get to know them, too!”
Archie and Benny rose to their feet and made their way toward Estella. As they approached, they hesitantly reached out their hands to make contact with the small creature. Its parents were floating some distance away and seemed unconcerned with the presence of the two boys.
“It's wonderful to see how much the dolphin loves the children,” the keeper said encouragingly. “It's so wonderful to see the connection between humans and animals. Let us remember that sea animals, too, are part of our world, and we must do our best to protect and care for them as members of our family.”
Right then, a kid behind the triplets inched nearer eagerly. “Daddy, I'd like to touch the baby dolphin, too!”
A middle-aged, overweight man cast a disapproving glance at Lucian and Roxanne before addressing them in a curt, unfriendly manner. “Can you ask your children to step aside so that other children can also have the opportunity to touch the baby dolphin?”
Lucian's brows furrowed as he gave the man an icy look. The latter was taken aback by his reaction.
Roxanne quickly replied, “I'm sorry, but we chose to sit here. You must've chosen not to sit in the front row as you're afraid of getting splashed by the dolphins, right? However, now that you want to interact with the animal, it might not be as willing to do so with your child.”
The overweight man froze awkwardly. Nevertheless, he refused to back down and shot Roxanne a vicious glare.
Lucian noticed his reaction. If he continues being unreasonable, I'll make sure he regrets doing this.
The performance had a time limit. As the baby dolphin obviously seemed reluctant to part with the children, the keeper had an idea and asked, “The baby dolphin is going to perform next. Would you be brave enough to join it?”
“Okay! I'll do it!” Estella agreed readily.
Archie and Benny turned over their shoulders to receive their parents' consent before nodding at the keeper.
“All right. Let us welcome the three children onstage to perform together with our baby dolphin. Please give them a round of applause!”
At once, thunderous applause reverberated across the hall.
The audience was not simply clapping out of politeness as the triplets were so incredibly cute that they had charmed their way into the hearts of everyone present.
All of a sudden, an unexpected voice pierced the air, belonging to the overweight man. He exclaimed, “I believe that since this is a game, my son should be able to take part too. You won't discriminate against him, right?”
He was indirectly admitting to the fact that his son wasn't as good-looking as the triplets.
An awkward look crossed the keeper's face. He was apprehensive that the son of the overweight man, who was older than the triplets, could potentially spook the baby dolphin, resulting in unwanted trouble.
The overweight child shouted in excitement, “I can work together with the baby dolphin! I promise that I won't hurt it, so everything should be fine!”
With that, he strode over the seats and made his way to the pool.
The keeper had no choice but to give in. “Yes, you can join us, but please make sure to follow my instructions. You can do that, right?”
The fat kid patted his chest as a look of contempt spread across his features. “It's just a baby dolphin,” he said reassuringly, “I won't hurt it, so it's fine!”
He turned over his shoulder to glance at his father, who stood there with an air of superiority. His father puffed out his chest arrogantly and shot Lucian and Roxanne a mocking look.
Mission To Remarry Chapter 1789-The baby dolphin's performance began.
The audience was incredibly understanding of the baby dolphin as it was still young. It was not required to perform any complex maneuvers and only had to warm up the scene.
However, the baby dolphin seemed incredibly eager because of the triplets' presence today.
The triplets and the plump boy stood in a row, waiting for the baby dolphin's first performance.
“Kids, be prepared! The baby dolphin will glide past you quickly!” the keeper told them. He then made a hand signal, and the baby dolphin immediately responded by swimming away from the children.
It had to swim further in order to gain greater speed and power to be able to slide its body on the shore.
“All the best, baby dolphin!” Estella said with a beaming smile as she waved her hands enthusiastically, wishing the baby dolphin good luck.
Archie and Benny had positioned themselves on either side of Estella, with Archie standing at the front and Benny at the back. Archie was the first in line, followed by Estella and then Benny. Benny turned around to take a look at the self-satisfied, overweight boy standing behind them.
“What are you looking at, stupid boy?” The plump boy sneered.
The keeper gave a hand signal and the baby dolphin reacted with a loud, joyous shout. With a determined vigor, it began swimming energetically across the pool.
Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh...
A few seconds later, the baby dolphin burst out of the water, heading to the kids.
After gracefully maneuvering past Archie's right side, the animal swiftly changed direction, and with equal agility, veered past Estella's left.
Its agile movements continued as it gracefully turned once more, effortlessly gliding past Benny's right side.
Its speed was surprisingly fast. The audience was pleasantly surprised when it exceeded their expectations. The crowd couldn't help but be impressed and soon broke into wild applause.
Finally, the baby dolphin adjusted its body to glide past the overweight boy's left.
However, the boy's gaze turned cold as he suddenly shifted, ready to face the baby dolphin head-on.
Everyone blanched in horror at the sight, as it meant that the baby dolphin would directly hit the plump boy.
If it was another child, everyone would worry that the kid would get hurt. Nevertheless, the plump boy seemed to weigh about eighty pounds, which was a typical weight for an adult.
The baby dolphin weighed around thirty to forty pounds, so it would definitely get hurt in the collision.
Suddenly, Archie spun on his heels and pounced onto the overweight child at lightning speed.
Shocked, Estella shut her eyes, not daring to watch the scene.
The baby dolphin's parents suddenly grew restless and swam across the pool rapidly, intending to save their child.
“Archie!” Roxanne's body trembled in fear when she realized what Archie intended to do.
Lucian reacted quickly and decisively by leaping across the railing.
In a split second, Archie's body collided with the boy.
The baby dolphin glided past, narrowly missing them.
Fortunately, it didn't collide with the humans.
The plump boy stumbled and crashed to the ground.
At the same time, the baby dolphin's parents arrived by the side of the pool and leaped into the air, aiming for the overweight boy.
Lucian acted swiftly, snatching Archie up in his arms before the latter had the chance to fall to the ground.
The keeper was initially stunned, but he quickly regained his composure and reprimanded the adult dolphins sternly so they wouldn't harm the plump boy.
Everything happened in a split second, and the audience was shocked senseless.
Roxanne heaved a sigh of relief when she realized Archie was safe and sound.
She was so nervous earlier that she had forgotten to breathe.