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.

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 take this step.”

uncertainty and

believe the sudden change in their son’s perspective on marriage. But as unsure as they were, they had no choice but to accept

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 someone you love and

her.”

understand why you’ve decided to get married now, but I trust

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type to make impulsive decisions, and I do hope that I’m right.”

for his parents‘ willingness to accept his choice, even though

know me very well, so you should know that

about it extensively, and this is a decision we’re

our hearts and

carefully, her curiosity piqued by the mention of

to react to the sudden news, but

aside her initial shock and calmly asked the questions burning in her mind. “What’s her name, son? Where is she from? And how long have

girl.”

actually only been seeing each other for a few weeks. I can assure you though that it was love

name Amber Grey ringing a bell in his mind. He could have sworn that he had heard that name before, but he

“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

And I’ve been

number of cheesy and disgusting words he

would take a lot to get

beginning to take hold. “I can’t shake the feeling that I’ve heard that name in connection to something or someone important. Are you sure she’s not some sort of celebrity?”

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