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

you just call me Richard? I have no problem

Martin. I’m in no mood for your dramatics.”

unimpressed glare before shaking my head and heading into

I realized that nothing about the place had changed, and I almost shuddered in disgust because if there was one thing I hated the

mansion.

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

ran up to me with a wide grin on

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

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

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

and Dad a lot,” I replied, and she scoffed.

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

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

mouth to say something, most probably to reprimand me, but thankfully, my dad

with a serious look on

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

asked with feigned anger and my mother

she hissed before stepping aside.

once my mom had stepped out of the way, and I couldn’t

over–the–top greeting. He was always one for

I said, trying to hide my amusement as he pulled me into a bone–crushing hug, “you act like it’s been years since we last saw each other. You do recall that we saw each other just

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

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

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started to lead me to the dining area.

hungry son, because I’ve spent all day preparing your favorite

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