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

no problem with that,” I responded, “And don’t

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

shot him an unimpressed glare before shaking my head

in, I 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

mansion.

to turn the mansion into a palace–like place. She used colors like gold and cream for the painting,

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

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

my baby is here!” she squealed in excitement as she hugged me tightly, while

all that interested in seeing me either. But that’s out

great. And even if

Dad a lot,” I replied, and she

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

has been just fine. I didn’t lose weight, I’ve only been working out,” I

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

chime in with a serious look on his face.

now, or do you still have a thousand and one things to talk to

he asked with feigned anger and my

hissed before stepping

me in for a hug, once my mom had stepped

greeting. He

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

Seeing each other at work and seeing each other at home are two different things.

Dad. Whatever you say. Now,

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

son, because I’ve spent all

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