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

I have no

in no mood

him an unimpressed glare before shaking

in disgust because if there was one thing I hated the most, it had to be the overly loud aesthetic of

mansion.

used colors like gold and cream for the painting,

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living room area, I noticed that my parents were already waiting for me by the corridor that led to

they saw me, my mother literally ran up to me

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

you 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 you doing. Hope you’ve been

just great. And even

lot,”

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

head and smiled. “No, Mum. Everything has been just fine. I didn’t lose

mom opened her mouth to say something, most probably

to chime in with a serious

son now, or do you still have a thousand and one things to talk

and my

hissed

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

greeting. He was always one for theatrics.

hug, “you act like it’s been years

come on, Richard. Seeing each other at work and seeing each other at home are two different things. You know

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

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

spent all day preparing your favorite dishes!”

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