Then again, how could he expect Bela to be interested in marriage, given the example he and Gauri had given? They were a family of solitaries. They had collided and dispersed. This was her legacy. If nothing else, she had inherited that impulse from them.
The protagonist reflects on the lack of marital commitment in his own family, questioning how his daughter, Bela, could desire marriage after witnessing his and Gauri's solitary lives. Their relationship, characterized by disconnection, sets a poor example for her, highlighting a cycle of solitude and emotional distance.
He recognizes that Bela has absorbed this sense of independence and isolation from her parents, indicating that their family legacy is one of individualism rather than togetherness. This inheritance of solitude raises concerns about Bela's future relationships and aspirations for love and partnership.
