Married To My Ex-Husband’s Rival by Jobet GraySon

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

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

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

an unimpressed glare before

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

mansion.

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 you think

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noticed that my parents were already waiting for me by the corridor that led to the

me, my mother literally ran up to me with a wide grin on her

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

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

Mom, I’m doing just great. And even if you might not believe me, I’ve

a lot,” I

You’ve gotten so much thinner than I remember. Have things been rough on you at

Mum. Everything has been just fine. I didn’t lose weight, I’ve only been working

something, most probably to reprimand

with a serious look on

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

and my mother rolled

stopping you,” she hissed before

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

at my father’s over–the–top greeting.

amusement as he pulled me into a bone–crushing hug, “you act like it’s been years since we last saw each other. You do recall that we saw each other just last week,

a playful shove. “Oh, come on, Richard. Seeing each other

eyes, a smile tugging at the corners of my mouth. “Sure, Dad. Whatever you say. Now, can you both stop love–bombing me and let me get straight

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

hungry son, because I’ve spent all day preparing