Married To My Ex-Husband’s Rival by Jobet GraySon

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.

don’t see any reason to delay the inevitable. We’ve thought about it, and we’re ready to take this step.”

exchanged a glance, their uncertainty and concern evident. It

to believe the sudden change in their son’s perspective on marriage. But as unsure as

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

her.”

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

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the type to make impulsive decisions, and

to accept his choice, even

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

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

hearts and minds aligned.”

piqued by the mention of a mysterious fiancée.

sudden

her mind. “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,

girl.”

again, but we’ve actually only been seeing each other for a few weeks. I

could

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 this sort of conversation.”

shrugged 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,

hating the number of cheesy and disgusting words he

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

I’ve heard that name in connection to something

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