Sister, I'm the Queen This Life (330 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 280

But the fact that Isabella was carrying his grandchild in her womb did not soften the old count’s heart.

Ottavio was still young and could easily produce more heirs, and Camellia, his son’s fiancée, was now past marriageable age—so even if his son had a bastard child, it wasn’t enough reason to disown him and break off the engagement.

There was also Baron Castiglione’s ambition to elevate his family’s status through this union, not to mention the Contarini family’s financial troubles. All things considered, this marriage was far too important to fall apart over such an issue.

– “Absolutely not—not as long as there’s still breath in my body!”

Yet, dirt truly did get into Count Contarini’s eyes—he passed away.

“…We’ll be able to marry right after Father’s funeral.”

Count Contarini had drawn his last breath just last night, or perhaps it would be more accurate to say early this morning. The cause of death was a persistent coughing illness, a chronic condition that had relapsed every winter for the past few years.

Ottavio was not particularly an unfilial son, but right now he was utterly blinded by love. The very first thing he did upon confirming his father’s death was to send a carriage to the Sant’Angelo Convent.

His mother, Countess Contarini, had passed away several years ago, and his elder sister, Countess Bartolini, held no sway over him—so there was no one left who could stop Ottavio’s reckless behavior.

He kissed Isabella’s forehead and apologized.

“I’m sorry I’m making you marry while you’re already full.”

Isabella smiled brightly in reply.

“No, Ottavio. I was only worried our child might be born without the Heavenly Deity’s blessing. I don’t care at all about the wedding ceremony.”

Isabella bit her tongue to stop herself from blurting out, “I’m glad Father died before the birth.”

Ottavio might cheerfully agree with her now, but later—once their relationship soured—who knew when his filial devotion to his father might suddenly resurface?

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