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

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

me, Martin. I’m in no

he said, and I shot him an unimpressed glare before shaking my head and heading into

about the place had changed, and I almost shuddered in disgust because if there was one thing I hated the most, it had to be the overly loud aesthetic of the

mansion.

up, my mother had made it 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 me started on the ancient artifacts

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

saw me, my mother literally ran up to me with a wide grin

as she hugged me tightly, while my dad stood a

But that’s out of the way, my dear. What’s more important to me is how’re you

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

you and Dad a lot,” I

with an eye roll. “Haven’t you been eating, dear? You’ve gotten so much thinner than I remember. Have

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

opened her mouth to say something, most probably to

in with a serious look

son now, or do you still have a thousand

anger and my

hissed before stepping

pulled me in for a hug, once my mom had stepped out of the way, and I couldn’t

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

hug, “you act like it’s been years

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

you say. Now, can you both stop love–bombing me and let me get straight to dinner? I’m

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

I’ve spent all

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