Chapter 16. They Deserve a Father

Tony noticed the stare between both women and understood that it had something to do with Damien. He had noticed the man ogling at Harriett since he walked into the restaurant and he couldn’t help but wish he and Harriett chose a different restaurant.

Harriett shifted her gaze from Evelyn and relaxed into her seat, enjoying her plate of steak and red wine.

They finished quickly and were the first to leave the restaurant. As Harriett stood up to leave, Damien felt the urge to go after her as he didn’t know when next he would have the opportunity to see her again.

“What do you think about my dress, Damien? I chose it carefully because I knew you’d like it.” Evelyn said, calling his attention but the man’s gaze was fully on his ex-wife.

“Damien?” She groaned when she saw that he was still staring at Harriett.

“Give me five minutes, Evelyn.” Damien said without looking at her as he hurried out of his chair to get to Harriett.

“What? Damien? Wait?”