Chapter Twenty

Third Person POV.

Martha stared at Richard, her eyes widening in surprise. Her son had always made it clear that

marriage was not in his plans. So when he suddenly announced that he was getting married in a week,

it came as a shock. She couldn’t help but question if she had heard him correctly.

“What are you talking about, Richard?” Martha asked, her voice tinged with disbelief. “Getting married?

Since when? You’ve always been against the idea, desperate the many times that I tried to convince

you otherwise. So, what’s this about getting married out of nowhere?”

Richard maintained his composure, meeting his mother’s gaze with a calm resolve. “I understand this might have come as a surprise, Mom. But yes, I am getting married in a week. I just thought you and

Dad should know.”

Raymond, Richard’s father, struggled to process the news. His son, who had been adamant about his disinterest in marriage, was suddenly changing course. The air was thick with confusion as he voiced his skepticism. “Richard, why the sudden change of heart? And why does the marriage have to happen in

such haste?”

Richard knew he had anticipated such questions. He had prepared himself for the disbelief and doubt

that would inevitably follow his announcement. He mentally prepared himself for the lies he would respond with, knowing very well that he could not afford any slip–ups that would make his father

suspicious.

love, Dad,” Richard stated. “And sometimes, when you find the right person, you don’t see any reason to delay the inevitable. We’ve thought about it, and we’re ready to

uncertainty and concern evident. It was difficult

on marriage. But as unsure as they

as she touched Richard’s arm. “Oh, Richard, you know very well that we just want you to be happy. If this is what you truly want, then we’ll support you. You already know how much I’ve wished that you would find

her.”

the situation, sighed deeply. “I may not understand why you’ve decided

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make impulsive decisions, and I do hope that I’m

parents‘ willingness to accept his choice, even

they were struggling to believe him. “You know me very well, so you should know

anyone on impulse. We’ve talked about

hearts and

her curiosity piqued by the mention of a

didn’t know how to react to the sudden

how long have you two been together? You’ve always been good denying being in any relationship,

girl.”

on his face and answered smoothly. “Her name is Amber Grey. And this might surprise you, again, but we’ve actually only been seeing each other for a few weeks. I can assure you though that it

a bell in his mind. He could have sworn that he had

he had come across that name in the past. “Amber Grey… It sounds familiar. Have I heard that name somewhere? Also, how did someone like you who didn’t even believe in love, fall in love with a woman in such a short time? I’m just trying to wrap my head around the fact that you

in unexpected ways. And I’ve been fortunate enough to meet Amber, who has completely changed my perspectives

shuddered in disgust, hating the number of cheesy and disgusting words he was starting to use just

take a lot to get his parent’s approval, which is why he wanted to sound as happy as he

“I can’t shake the feeling that I’ve heard that name in connection to something or someone important. Are you sure

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