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.

him, but

no problem with that,” I

me, Martin. I’m in no mood

said, and I shot him an unimpressed glare before shaking

place had changed, and I almost shuddered in disgust because if there was one thing I hated the most, it had to be the overly loud aesthetic

mansion.

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 make

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

my mother literally ran up to me with

hugged me tightly, while my dad stood

But that’s out of the way, my dear.

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

a lot,” I

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

shook my head and smiled. “No, Mum. Everything has been just fine. I didn’t lose weight, I’ve only been

opened her mouth to say something, most

a

my son now, or do you still have a

feigned anger and my

stopping you,” she hissed before stepping aside.

for a hug, once my mom had stepped out of the way, and I

father’s over–the–top greeting. He was always one for theatrics.

“you act like it’s been

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

Dad. Whatever you say. Now,

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and she immediately started to lead me to the

hungry son, because I’ve spent all day preparing

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