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 I

you just call me Richard? I have no problem with that,” I responded, “And don’t even

in no

unimpressed glare before shaking my

place had changed, and I almost shuddered in disgust because if there was one thing I hated

mansion.

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

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

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

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

and you didn’t seem all that interested in seeing me either. But that’s out

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

lot,” I replied,

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

been just fine. I didn’t lose

say something, most probably to reprimand

a

son now, or do you still have a

with feigned anger and my mother rolled her eyes.

stopping you,” she hissed

my mom had stepped out of the way, and I

over–the–top greeting. He was always

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

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

Dad. Whatever you say. Now, can you both stop love–bombing me and let me get straight to dinner?

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

all day preparing

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