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

about you just call me Richard? I have no problem with that,” I responded, “And don’t

Martin. I’m in

him an unimpressed glare before shaking my head and

and I almost shuddered in disgust because if there was one thing I hated

mansion.

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 me started on the ancient artifacts that would make you think that the place was some sort of museum.

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past the hallway and the first living room area, I noticed that my parents were already waiting for me

ran up to me

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

so much, Richie bear, 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

see Mom, I’m doing just great. And even

Dad a lot,” I replied, and she

You’ve gotten so much thinner than

Everything has been just fine. I didn’t lose weight, I’ve only

most probably to reprimand me, but

chime in with a serious look

do you still have

with feigned anger and my mother

she hissed before

a hug, once my mom had stepped out of the way,

father’s over–the–top greeting. He

it’s been years since we last saw each other. You do recall that we saw each other

shove. “Oh, come on, Richard. Seeing each other at work and seeing each other at home are two different things. You know that.”

tugging at the corners of my mouth. “Sure, Dad. Whatever you say. Now, can you both stop

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widened, and she immediately started to lead me to the dining area. “It’s a good thing

I’ve spent all day preparing your

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