Chapter 73. Please don't

Damien kept wishing the conversation with Tyriq would end quickly, but the man could talk. Damien couldn't be impolite and interrupt him, but he was eager to go back to Adeline. After almost twenty minutes, they were finally done. "Oh, I'm sorry for keeping you away from your lovely wife. Please, do go back to her and enjoy the rest of the party," Tariq said. Damien was relieved. Finally. "Damien, wait!" He halted. What now? He turned around and saw Miriam standing there, smiling. He looked around her, but she was alone. Where was his wife? "You know, just because we didn't end up getting engaged doesn't mean we couldn't be friends." Miriam pouted. "I didn't think it was appropriate. Your family traditions are different than mine and they disapprove of a young girl hanging out with men like me unless we are married. Or am I wrong about that?" Damien narrowed his eyes. "No, you are right. But still...you could've called." "I'm sorry, but weren't you showing Adeline around? Why isn't she