Chapter 109

• In order to bring Nathan back to the upper class society, Mrs. Hill pressured Alaric, "You may have many children, no matter how much you love them, but don't forget, Nathan is ultimately your only legitimate child. If he doesn't do well, it reflects poorly on you."
• Nathan was the only child Alaric had devotedly nurtured, but now Nathan has willingly fallen into decadence, and it is imaginable how disappointed Alaric is with him.
• In addition, Mrs. Hill, being dominant, was far less understanding and tactful than the mistress. Alaric had long held a grudge against her.