Correct option is C
The correct option to fill in the blank is (c) because.
Explanation:
The sentence requires a conjunction of reason. The second clause ('he didn't invite me') explains why the action in the first clause ('didn't attend') happened. 'Because' is the appropriate conjunction.
Example: I stayed home because I was feeling unwell.
Information Booster:
'Because' introduces a reason, 'so' introduces a result, 'but' introduces contrast, and 'however' is an adverb used to show contrast.
So the correct answer is (c)