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

no

in no mood

unimpressed

changed, and I almost shuddered in disgust because if there was

mansion.

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 that would

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

ran up

me tightly, while my dad stood a few feet away and simply

that interested in seeing me either. But that’s out of the way, my dear.

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

lot,”

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

fine. I didn’t lose weight,

something, most probably to reprimand me, but thankfully, my

to chime in with a

you still have a thousand and

with feigned anger and my mother rolled her eyes.

hissed

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

over–the–top greeting. He was always

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

come on, Richard. Seeing each other at work and seeing each other at home are two different things.

a smile tugging at the corners of my mouth. “Sure, Dad. Whatever you say. Now, can you both stop love–bombing me and let me get

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

I’ve spent all day preparing your favorite

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