Sowing Discord Between The Lawrences

"I heard from your father that George is Edward's son?" Jonathan asked.

"Yes. Seven years ago, I slept with Edward because of a mistake and accidentally got pregnant with his child."

"Why didn't you tell Edward you were pregnant?" Jonathan asked.

"Edward wasn't kind to me after I slept with him, and I didn't want to embarrass myself, so I kept the child and raised him," Jeanne said casually.

"I'm afraid it's not as simple as that," Jonathan speculated. "I'm sure you kept the child as a way out for yourself."

She really did not think of it that way. However, to convince Jonathan of her story, she nodded and said, "I did think about it. After all, a mother is only respected if she has a son."