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.

but I

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

with me, Martin. I’m in

unimpressed glare before shaking my

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 Romero

mansion.

used colors like gold and cream for the painting, and don’t even get me started on

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

mother literally ran up to me with a wide grin on her face.

as she hugged me tightly, while my dad stood a few feet away and

and you didn’t seem all that interested in seeing me either. But that’s out of the way, my dear. What’s more important to me is how’re you doing. Hope you’ve been good?” she questioned playfully and I sighed.

great. And even if you might not

lot,” I replied, and

You’ve gotten so much thinner than I remember.

fine. I didn’t lose weight, I’ve only

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

a serious look on his

do you still have a

and

she hissed

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

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

hug, “you act like it’s been years since we last saw each other. You

shove. “Oh, come on, Richard. Seeing each other at

corners of my mouth. “Sure, Dad. Whatever you say. Now, can you both stop

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lead me to the dining

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

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