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.

him, but

about you just call me Richard? I have no problem with that,”

I’m in no mood for your dramatics.”

him an unimpressed glare before shaking my

place had changed, and I almost shuddered in disgust because if there

mansion.

for the painting, and don’t even get me started on the ancient artifacts that would make

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

up to me with a wide grin on her

squealed in excitement as she hugged me tightly, while my dad stood a few feet away and

seeing me either. But that’s out of the way,

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

and Dad a lot,” I replied,

eating, dear? You’ve gotten so much thinner than I remember. Have things been rough on

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

most probably to reprimand

chime in with a serious look

now, or do you still have a

with feigned anger and my mother

hissed before

hug, once my mom had stepped out of

at my father’s over–the–top greeting.

act like it’s been years since we last saw each other. You do recall that we saw each other just last week, right?”

other at work and seeing each other at home are two different things. You know that.”

rolled my eyes, a smile tugging at the corners of my mouth. “Sure, Dad. Whatever you say. Now,

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mom’s smile widened, and she immediately started to lead

because I’ve spent all day preparing your favorite dishes!”

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