Chapter: 1832

"You don't understand. I need to confirm this as soon as possible."

She reluctantly explained her predicament with Jonathan, carefully omitting any mention of poison. She painted it as a matter of the Bates family's reluctance to accept her without the promise of an heir.

“In this day and age, you still need a child to secure your place? Then again, given his family's status and wealth, I suppose their standards would be sky-high."

"Precisely! So, is there any way.."

"I might have an idea, but take it with a grain of salt."