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

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

arguing with me, Martin. I’m in no mood

said, and I shot him an unimpressed glare

nothing about the place had changed, and I almost shuddered in disgust because if there was one thing I hated the most,

mansion.

She used colors like gold and cream for the

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

moment they saw me, my mother literally ran up to

hugged me tightly, while my dad stood a few

your father wouldn’t let me come see you, and you didn’t seem all that interested in seeing me either. But that’s out of the way, my dear. What’s more

just great. And even if you might not believe

a lot,” I replied, and she

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

fine. I didn’t lose weight, I’ve

most probably to reprimand me, but thankfully, my

to chime in with a serious look

have a thousand and one things to talk to him about

he asked with feigned anger and

you,” she hissed before

for a hug, once my mom had stepped out

father’s over–the–top greeting. He

like it’s been years since we last saw each other. You do recall that

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

tugging at the corners of my mouth. “Sure, Dad. Whatever you say. Now, can

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

son, because I’ve spent all

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