Which best describes the situational irony in the highlighted passage from section 24 of the proposal The Lomovs and the Chubukovs have always had the most friendly and I might I almost said the most affectionate regard for each other

A. The audience expects the Lomovs and
Chubukovs to be enemies; instead they
are allies.
B. The audience expects Lomov to
propose quickly, but instead he goes into
an elaborate speech.
C. The audience expects the Lomovs and
Chubukovs to be friendly; instead they are
argumentative.
D. The audience expects Lomov propose
his love to Natalya; instead he talks about
the land he owns.