"I have come here to personally invite you into the Osbourn family. I hope you understand what a privilege it is and how fortunate you are. You should be grateful for this opportunity." said the pompous Mr. Osbourn.
Apparently, René had informed Mrs. Osbourn, during lunch the previous day, that she had rejected Victor's proposal. She did not wish to marry him. The Osbourns were anxious and came to talk to her and formally ask her hand in marriage for their son.
Kian felt his heart sink. To him, Mr. Osbourn sounded like the judge pronouncing his death sentence. He wished he could freeze this moment or even reverse the time. Alas! what foolish thoughts were these.
He excused himself and went into his room.
René was surprised. She had hoped that he would measure up to Mr. Osbourn and protect her. Or that, he would declare his love for her and claim her for himself. She could never imagine that he would leave her alone to fend for herself.
