Chapter Nineteen

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It was around 6:00 p.m. when I arrived at my parent’s place. I had already told them that I would be

coming, so I knew that they were most likely expecting me with wild grins on their faces.

I knew that my mother would be especially excited to see me, mostly because I hardly ever visited.

and the reason was that I always wanted to avoid talking about marriage with them.

As soon as I drove into the Romero mansion, I spotted Martin, the family butler, already waiting in

front. I didn’t need to be told that he was waiting for me, and I was pretty sure that my mother had

sent him to escort me in. She sometimes forgot that I lived in the house for quite a few years before

moving out, because according to her, I had become a stranger to my own home.

After stepping out of the car, Martin rushed over to me with a smile on his face. “Good evening,

Young Master,” he greeted.

“It’s Mr. Romero to you, Martin,” I quickly corrected, hating the fact that he still referred to me

by a title that I had obviously outgrown.

“I apologize, Sir, but it’s going to be a little confusing to refer to both you and your father by the same title

I’m a little too old to think of a new title for you, so I’d appreciate it if you

tell me a different way to refer to you,” he requested, and I almost rolled my eyes

stopped myself.

but I

Richard? I have no problem with that,” I responded, “And don’t

with me, Martin. I’m in no mood for your

and I shot him an unimpressed glare before shaking my

shuddered in disgust because if

mansion.

her life’s mission to turn the mansion into a palace–like place. She used colors like gold and cream for the painting, and don’t even get

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the hallway and the first living room area, I noticed that my parents were already

my mother literally ran up to me with a wide grin on her

my baby is here!” she squealed in excitement as she hugged me tightly, while my dad stood a few feet away

but your father wouldn’t let me come see you, and you didn’t seem all that interested in seeing me either. But that’s out of the way, my dear. What’s more important to me is how’re

Mom, I’m doing just great. And even if you might not believe me, I’ve definitely

you and Dad a lot,” I replied, and she

so much

shook my head and smiled. “No, Mum. Everything has been just fine. I didn’t lose weight, I’ve only

something, most probably

with a serious

or do you still have a thousand and

feigned anger and my mother rolled

stopping you,” she hissed

once my mom had stepped

father’s over–the–top greeting. He was always one

into a bone–crushing hug, “you act like it’s been years since we last saw each other. You do recall that we saw each other just last

released me and gave me a playful shove. “Oh, come on, Richard. Seeing each other at work and seeing each other at home are two

smile tugging at the corners of my mouth. “Sure, Dad. Whatever you say. Now, can you both stop love–bombing me and let me get straight

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she immediately started to lead me to the dining

all day preparing your

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