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

me Richard? I have no problem with that,” I responded, “And

in no mood for your dramatics.”

said, and I shot him an unimpressed glare before shaking

changed, and I almost shuddered in disgust because if

mansion.

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

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room area, I noticed that my parents

ran up to me with a

she hugged me tightly, while my dad stood a few feet away

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

lot,” I replied, and she scoffed.

so much thinner than I remember. Have things

“No, Mum. Everything has been just fine.

mom opened her mouth to say something, most probably

with a serious look on

do you still have a thousand

feigned anger and

she hissed

hug, once my mom

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

to hide my amusement as he pulled me into a bone–crushing hug, “you act like it’s been years

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

Whatever you say. Now, can you both stop love–bombing me

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to lead me to the dining area. “It’s a

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

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