Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 368

After saying her piece, Bella walked out. Sebastian remained seated, taking a deep breath.

So, she was impatient and wanted to get married sooner rather than later.

But he had promised not to rush into marriage with her while Lillian was sick.

He didn't want to provoke Lillian and make her condition worse.

After all, they had been married and had a child together. Sebastian didn't want to be ruthless and earn a bad reputation when the truth eventually came out.

Bella just didn't understand him. He had started as an illegitimate son and clawed his way to where he was today. The hardship involved was something outsiders could never comprehend.

His birth was a disadvantage, and he had a birth mother who still caused trouble to this day. It made him, her son, wish he could sever all ties with her. Fortunately, he had managed to keep her isolated in another city, so she didn't affect his life and work with the Blake family in Northwyn.

To secure his current position within the Blake family, he had to consider every angle.

That included the fact that the Blake elders clearly preferred Lillian over Bella. He had to think about that.

He did intend to marry Bella.

His marriage to Lillian had been secret, so the outside world still thought he was an aging bachelor. If this continued, there would be gossip.

He and Bella had been together for years without getting married, leading some to speculate that he might not even be interested in women.

He needed a public marriage.

But the prerequisite was that the Blake elders had to approve. Only then could he solidify his position.

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