Victor had zero interest in carrying on with this forced union. Victoria, the woman he was supposed to marry, wasn't the reason. She had the impression of being a sweet young lady.

But it was because his heart belonged to you in secret. Even though he hasn't yet expressed his love for you, the idea of not being married to you breaks his heart.

Prior to being easily startled by the sudden knock and your voice, Victor was pausing in his room.

“Oh no..” he thought, "What do I do?!”