Chapter 178

Sophia and Ian boarded the car together, while she threw him a question just when he was starting the car engine. “You and your brother don’t share the same mother, do you?”Upon recollection, the relationship between Sean and Ian didn’t seem particularly amicable. Sean even tried to inquire about Ian’s relationship with John, which seemed to be out of caution rather than concern, nor did they give off a vibe that they shared the same mother. However, their age difference made it hard to believe that Sean was born from Ian’s stepmother.Ian didn’t try to hide it from her, and opened up to her while he drove, “Sean was mothered by my father’s first wife, while my stepmother gave birth to Simon and Sally.”The statement was followed by a self-deprecating laugh, while Sophia need not ask as he continued on, “Whereas I bring shame to the family, for my mother isn’t among the officially recognized wives of my father.”Such a revelation startled Sophia, which caused her to inhale sharply as she thought to herself, Did he mean he is an illegitimate child?The birth of an illegitimate child was commonplace among prestigious families, as it was far too easy for men—especially men of status—to cheat on their wives.Even men of poor birth would think of having an affair, say less of rich men who would have women chasing after them. They had far more opportunities to have an affair even if they had no intention to, which made it highly probable for them to go for one.