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.

in love, Dad,” Richard stated. “And sometimes, when you find the right person, you don’t see any

glance, their uncertainty

But as unsure as they were, they had no choice but

be happy. If this is what you truly

her.”

around the situation, sighed deeply. “I may not understand why you’ve decided to get married now, but I trust that you’ve thought it through. I’d like

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type to make impulsive decisions, and I

willingness to accept his choice, even

believe him. “You know me

talked about it

our hearts and minds

by

to the sudden news, but she decided to

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

girl.”

actually only been seeing each other for a few weeks. I

ringing a bell in his mind. He could have

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

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

cheesy and disgusting

in love. He knew that it would take a lot to get his parent’s approval, which is why he wanted to sound as happy as he

heard that name in connection to something or someone important. Are you

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