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.

find the right person, you don’t see any reason to delay

a glance, their uncertainty and concern evident. It was

as unsure as

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

her.”

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

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the type to make impulsive decisions, and I do hope that I’m

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

know me very well, so you should know

anyone on impulse. We’ve talked about it extensively, and this

our hearts and

watched Richard carefully, her curiosity piqued by the mention of

to react to the sudden news, but

is she from? And how long have you two been together? You’ve always been good

girl.”

smile 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

could have sworn that he had heard that name before,

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 and I are having

nonchalantly, 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 your life with someone.”

the number of cheesy and disgusting words he was starting

He knew that it would take a lot to get his parent’s approval, which is why he wanted

suspicions beginning to take hold. “I can’t shake the feeling that I’ve heard that name in connection to

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