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.

any reason to delay the inevitable. We’ve thought about it, and we’re ready to take this step.”

uncertainty and concern evident. It was difficult

marriage. But as unsure

know very well that we just want you to be happy. If this is what you truly want, then

her.”

may not understand why you’ve decided to get married now,

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type to make impulsive decisions,

grateful for his parents‘ willingness to accept his choice, even though it was

believe him. “You know me very well, so you

impulse. We’ve talked about it extensively, and this is a decision

our hearts and

piqued by the mention

how to react to the sudden news, but she decided to calm herself

“What’s her name, son? Where is she from? And how long have you two been together? You’ve always been good denying being in any relationship, so I’m a little curious to know how long you’ve been dating

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

furrowed his brows, the name Amber Grey ringing a bell in his mind. He could have sworn that he had heard that name before, but he couldn’t remember exactly

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 and

hiding the panic that simmered beneath his calm exterior. “Perhaps, Dad As for my sudden feelings, Love can happen at any time, in unexpected ways. And I’ve been fortunate enough to meet Amber, who has completely changed my perspectives on things, and has made me rea what it means to want to spend

of cheesy and disgusting words he was starting to

in love. He knew that it would take a lot to get his parent’s

shake the feeling that I’ve heard that name in connection to something or someone

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