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.

right person, you don’t see any reason to delay the inevitable. We’ve thought about it, and

and Raymond exchanged a glance, their uncertainty and

son’s perspective on marriage. But as unsure as they were, they had no choice

slightly as she touched 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 settle

her.”

situation, sighed deeply. “I may not understand why you’ve decided to get married now, but I trust that you’ve

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not the type to make impulsive decisions, and I

for his parents‘ willingness to

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

impulse. We’ve talked about

our hearts

piqued by

to the sudden news, but she decided to calm herself

calmly asked the questions burning in her mind. “What’s her name, son? Where is she from? And how long have you two been together? You’ve always

girl.”

stories, plastered a 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 you though that it was love at first sight for both of us, and Amber is really the one I want

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 where.

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

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

shuddered in disgust, hating the number of cheesy and disgusting words he was starting to use just

was truly 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

grew, his suspicions 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

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