Chapter 290 - Chapter 290: Chapter 279: The Wise Do Not Fall in Love (1/2)
Chapter 290: Chapter 279: The Wise Do Not Fall in Love
Fischer Manor.
By the window, Karno reached out to draw back the curtains and watched calmly outside. A young girl was holding a cat in the rocking chair, quietly conversing with her mother, Vanessa.
The strands of white in Vanessa’s hair shone, her face full of smiles, nodding continuously.
She seemed to like that girl very much.
Perhaps the mother thought the girl was well-matched with her own family, Karno thought, even though his mother and father were not so well-matched.
Though advanced in age but still robust and healthy, Theo stood quietly behind Karno and said indifferently:
“Young Master Karno, let me introduce you.”
“This Miss Sunny is a girl from the Frosac family, who enjoys painting and cooking. Her uncle is Bishop Zane, and both His Excellency Byrne and your mother hope you will take a look at her…”
He paused before continuing, “At least you should show up; otherwise, it would be very impolite.”
Karno slowly shook his head, his tone very firm.
“I’m not interested in Miss Sunny, sorry, Mr. Theo, I have no intention of making marriage arrangements with a stranger. I will discuss this matter with my mother…”
Theo fell silent on hearing this.
Karno continued in an even tone: “I feel for the girl, having traveled all the way to Nasir, such a long distance.”
Suddenly, Theo spoke in an elder’s tone, frowning: “At the end of the day, how do you view the matter of marriage? After all, both Young Master Karno and Miss Christine are of age.”
“Being part of the Extraordinary nobility, marriage is something you can’t avoid.”
Karno revealed a very gentle smile, turned around, looked at the white-haired Theo, and said patiently:
“Mr. Theo, you know, Uncle Byrne once said the final decision of marriage is ultimately my freedom.”
He pointed toward the ceiling and said silently, “Moreover, someone like me might never reach a higher level if bound by such ties, which would be the greatest regret for the Fischer family.”
…
Theo fell into silence. Young Master Karno’s rationale was solid because nothing was more important than reaching a higher level, a consensus of the entire Fischer family.
Nevertheless, he still hoped for Karno and Christine, the twins, to have children sooner, as each descendant was crucial for the Fischer family.
According to Lilian’s check-up, Christine, despite having withered legs, was still capable of childbearing.
But she also repeatedly put off marriage.
Karno suddenly asked, “By the way, how old is she?”
Thinking him interested, Theo immediately answered:
“Nineteen.”
Karno nodded lightly and said with a smile, “Felix is eighteen, isn’t he? I feel they might be quite compatible.”
“How about he marries into the Frosac family instead of me, hahaha, that guy would certainly not refuse!”
Theo was completely stunned, not expecting Karno to suggest his own nephew take his place!
That guy!
With a smile on his face, Karno knew very well that Felix was utterly unlike him; he was a serious, proud fellow.
Taking a deep breath to control his temper, Theo asked, “At this point, there’s something I want to ask you, Young Master Karno.”
“Is it about Sunbelle?” Karno anticipated.
Theo said with deep meaning: “Yes, what exactly is she to you now: your servant, your lover, or the one you want to marry?”
Karno replied: “That sort of thing doesn’t matter. Right now, my relationship with her is quite pleasant. Isn’t that enough? And no, we indeed haven’t had any intimate relations.”
Theo emphasized again, “Pardon my bluntness, Young Master Karno, but as a legitimate member of the Fischer family, you categorically cannot marry an ordinary person!”
Karno didn’t show impatience, only burst into laughter: “Hahahaha! How amusing, Mr. Theo, the Fischer family climbed to our current position from ordinary people in just a few decades. Do we really plan to completely separate ourselves from ordinary people?”
“My mother was also an ordinary person at the beginning.”
Theo fell silent for a long while.
“It’s not about that. It’s for the benefit of the family.”
“The family’s benefit…” Karno murmured thoughtfully and sighed. He disliked troublesome matters.
Yet in life, how could one avoid dealing with various troubles?
Leaving the corridor and entering his room, Karno was met by a worried Sunbelle, who had been waiting for him. After a long silence, she couldn’t resist asking:
“Young Master Karno, are you getting married?”
Karno shook his head and pulled out a bottle of strong liquor hidden under his bed, taking a drink.
“No, not yet.”
Sunbelle let out a sigh of relief and sat on Karno’s bed. Yet, she soon became anxious again, gripping her hands tightly, feeling very insecure deep inside.
Finally, she mustered the courage to ask the most crucial question again!
“My Lord… Karno! Why have you always rejected me, do you truly despise me that much? After all these years, I must clarify this matter. Answer me!”
Then she saw the look in Karno’s eyes as he turned to her, a look that was complicated as if reflecting upon many things in an instant.
“It’s not like that, Sunbelle, I just don’t like being bound. Maybe that’s my biggest flaw.”
He took another swig of liquor and breathed deeply, speaking sincerely: “For me, forming a close relationship is actually a curse; love is the easiest way to fall into the abyss.”
“Just maintaining a relationship where both people are happy might be a relief for both parties.”
Sunbelle suddenly understood.
Young Master Karno’s heart was like a bird, flying back and forth in the sky, never willing to land.
“Then what am I?”