118: Not For Me

Due to the relentless curiosity, Nina was finally forced to speak. I think it's better for her to share it than let her thoughts pile up inside.

"My supposed engagement won't happen."

Oh. I remember. There was a rumor about a possible merging of their family and the Mongrecos through marraige. Even without an official declaration, it is prevalent among families. I just don't know who Mongreco will marry.

"Why?"

Nina's tears rolled down her cheeks.

For some, fixed marriage is too primitive and morally inappropriate. But many families still work then. The richest of the richest. It's practical since it's for business' longevity. But it is also possible that you will like the person who will marry you even if you do not know each other very well.

I thought if it's fixed marriage, the relationship lacks emotional attachments. But now, I realize that such a set up isn't too bad because it's possible to like each other in the end. Nina wouldn't cr