Married To My Ex-Husband’s Rival by Jobet GraySon

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 I

you just call me Richard? I have no

arguing with me, Martin. I’m in no mood for your dramatics.”

an unimpressed glare before shaking my head and heading into the

realized 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 overly loud aesthetic of

mansion.

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 that would make you think that the

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noticed that my parents were already waiting for me by the corridor that led to the dining room.

ran up to me with a wide grin on her

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

But that’s out of the way, my dear. What’s more important

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

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

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

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

something, most probably to reprimand me, but thankfully,

in with a serious

have a thousand and one things

anger and my mother rolled her

stopping you,” she hissed before stepping aside.

pulled me in for a hug, once my mom had stepped out of the way,

over–the–top greeting. He was

as he pulled me into a bone–crushing hug, “you act like it’s been

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

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

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she immediately started to lead me

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