Chapter Nineteen

Richard’s POV.

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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

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

I’m in no mood for your

unimpressed glare before

that nothing 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

mansion.

her life’s mission to turn the mansion into a palace–like place. She used colors like gold and cream for the

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past the hallway and the first living room area, I noticed that

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

tightly,

either. But that’s out

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

a lot,” I

gotten so much thinner than I remember.

my head and smiled. “No, Mum. Everything has been just fine. I didn’t lose weight, I’ve only been working out,”

say something, most

to chime in with a serious

do you still have

asked with feigned anger and my mother

stopping you,” she hissed before stepping aside.

immediately pulled me in for a hug, once my mom had stepped out

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

me into a bone–crushing hug, “you act like it’s been years since we last saw each other. You do

come on, Richard. Seeing each other at work

corners of my mouth. “Sure, Dad. Whatever you say. Now, can you both stop love–bombing me and let me get straight to

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immediately started to lead me to the dining area.

because I’ve spent all day preparing your

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