Chapter 896
Chapter 896:
Despite adding two more people, the suite felt spacious and accommodating. Martin settled on the sofa and lit his cigarette, with Bobby quickly providing the lighter.
Martin drew in several deep breaths, exhaling slowly, his gaze briefly meeting Fernanda’s before he walked to the window to open it. The sharp winter air filled the room, revitalizing everyone’s senses.
Once he was halfway through his cigarette, Martin addressed the room. “When did you two start dating?”
Bobby began to respond, “Dad, actually—” Martin interjected sharply, “I am not asking you.”
Bobby fell silent under his father’s stern gaze.
“We’ve been acquainted for a long time. It became official around Christmas,” Cristian explained.
Martin’s expression hardened as he turned to Fernanda. “That’s why you ended your engagement with Bobby around Christmas, right?”
Fernanda nodded. “Actually, I’ve been contemplating ending this engagement for quite some time. My relationship with Cristian just catalyzed my decision, but it wasn’t the sole reason. I had doubts about it ever since my first visit to the Harper family.”
She continued, “Judie’s attitude only made me more determined to follow through. Though admittedly, I used the engagement to cement my standing in the Morgan family. However, I was always honest with Bobby from the beginning, and he understood.”
Bobby’s vigorous nodding seemed to underscore her statement.
Martin was less concerned about who Fernanda dated, having known all along that Bobby might not be the right match for her. The fact that her current partner was Cristian, however, added layers of complexity to the situation. This development was unexpectedly complicated.
Recalling the sight of them holding hands earlier, Martin’s mind raced with thoughts of Curran’s reaction, knowing well his fondness for Fernanda and his disdain for Cristian. Navigating this would undoubtedly be challenging.
Furthermore, since Cristian and Bobby were cousins, their romantic entanglements with the same woman could potentially spark rumors. Yet, the real issue at hand involved Curran.
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Amid these considerations, Martin sighed deeply, a gesture of resignation, acknowledging his understanding of both Cristian and Fernanda. They were distinctly more mature than their contemporaries—serene, deliberate, and resolute in their intentions.
Their union was clearly not a mere fling. Their commitment was evident, yet such determination was likely to amplify the obstacles they would face. The cigarette, now reduced to a stub, was extinguished in the ashtray. Martin then turned to Fernanda. “Fernanda, could we have a word in private?”
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