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

I have no problem with that,” I responded, “And

Martin. I’m in no mood

he said, and I shot him an unimpressed glare before shaking my

almost shuddered in disgust because if there was one thing I hated the most, it

mansion.

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

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

literally ran up to me with a wide grin on her face.

me tightly, while my dad stood a few feet away

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 important to me

just great. And even if you might not believe me,

Dad a lot,” I replied, and

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

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

say something, most

to chime in with a serious look on his face.

you still have a thousand and one things to

anger and my mother rolled

hissed before stepping aside.

a hug, once my mom

over–the–top greeting. He was always one

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

me and gave me a playful shove. “Oh, come on, Richard. Seeing each other at

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

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mom’s smile widened, and she immediately started to lead me to

I’ve spent all day preparing your favorite dishes!”

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