I was the Founding Father of the United States

Chapter 89 Illegitimate Child

After James Hawley left, Chen Wenbin found Mary waiting in the living room. Seeing that no one else was there, he went over and asked:

"Mary, what did you want to see me about?"

"gentlemen……"

Mary placed her hands on her apron, unconsciously fidgeting with her index finger, and mustered her courage to look up and ask, "Could you grant me one request?"

"Hmm? What's wrong that you can't just say?"

Chen Wenbin reached out and pulled her onto the sofa, whispering in her ear with a smile, "Did you and Betty have another fight? I'll go get her right now..."

"No!"

Mary quickly denied it, and when she looked up again, her eyes were already full of tears. She said urgently, "Sir! I might be pregnant! I...I want to have this child! I want money to raise the child on my own!"

You don't need to give me too much money, 500 pounds will be enough for me!

Chen Wenbin was stunned. He really hadn't expected his abilities to be so amazing. Even though he was usually careful, he still managed to hit the target...

But now is not the time to think about that. She quickly pulled Mary into her arms, kissed her cheeks and forehead, and laughed, "Why would you think that? The child you're carrying is my child too!"

How could I let you leave? Don't you trust me?

"...Oh my God!!"

Hearing him say that, Mary felt an overwhelming sense of happiness welling up inside her. She hugged the man tightly, her breath quickening, and said, "I'm so scared! I don't want to leave you! But..."

"But I'm about to marry Diana, right?" Chen Wenbin finished speaking for her, then looked into her eyes and said seriously, "Dear Mary! You and Diana appeared in front of me at almost the same time, so of course I understand your feelings."

Diana is my wife, that can't be changed, because she loves me as much as you do, and I love and respect her as much as you do.

Therefore, my heir can only be her child. I hope you understand this, but that doesn't mean you and your child are unimportant to me!

You know very well that I'm not that kind of irresponsible jerk!

I will fulfill my responsibilities as a father. If the child is a girl, I will prepare a generous dowry for her and allow her to choose her own love as much as possible.

If he were a boy, I would still teach him knowledge and skills, choose a bride for him, and provide him with enough wealth to live a decent life. If he were particularly capable, he could even help me manage more affairs and assist his brothers in managing the family in the future… After all, we are family!

If Chen Wenbin's words were spoken in the 21st century, they would be considered an extremely outrageous statement from a scumbag!

The kind that can be displayed on the first page of wanted posters on certain platforms!

But to Mary at that moment, these words were a promise that gave her immense peace of mind!

It is well known that in Britain, when nobles and wealthy men impregnate maids or common women, the most common practice is to simply give them some money and let them raise the child on their own. These illegitimate children either take the mother's surname or the father's name plus "son".

Many surnames like Thomson, Jason, Wilson, and Anderson originated from this.

Furthermore, illegitimate children have no right to inheritance unless they have the wife's permission or the husband is very powerful and allows the illegitimate child to remain in the family as a steward and estate manager, in which case they may have some control over the family property.

Chen Wenbin's statement just now is tantamount to promising that Mary's child is qualified to serve as the family's housekeeper or become the heir's assistant... provided that she gives birth to a boy.

But whether it's a boy or a girl, this outcome is far better for Mary than if she had to raise the child alone with a sum of money.

"Sir..." Mary looked at the man with dazed eyes. If this weren't the living room, and if she were pregnant, she probably would have clung to him by now.

"From now on, call me Robin or Darling in private!"

Chen Wenbin pinched her chin and suggested, "I think you could write a letter to your parents and siblings in Ireland to tell them you're pregnant. If they'd like, they could also take a ship to North America. I need some trustworthy people to help, and I can cover the ship tickets and travel expenses!"

Mary nodded quickly, "They'll definitely be willing! My God! Ireland is hell right now! I can't guarantee anything for others, but at least Bill and Claude will definitely be willing to go to North America!"

Chen Wenbin thought for a moment and then asked, "I heard you say that you have two unmarried sisters? Well, I mean, Chris and Andrew are not married. I think maybe they can find their happiness in North America, but of course, it depends on their own wishes."

Mary gave Chen Wenbin a kiss in delight and quickly said, "I'll write to Angie and Vivian right away!"

Chen Wenbin smiled and said, "Then go ahead! I'll go upstairs to talk to Diana... You should also be prepared!"

Mary wiped away her tears and nodded vigorously.

As she got up to leave, Chen Wenbin watched her retreating figure and gently shook his head.

Sure enough, once a woman becomes a mother, she will do everything she can for her child.

Mary has been with him for so long, doesn't she know what kind of person he is? He can enroll orphans in school for free, how could he possibly drive away his own children?

If that's the case, why did she say that just now?

Whether he was genuinely afraid or trying to evoke his own sympathy... in any case, he had to protect his child, because in most cases, a biological son is more trustworthy than an adopted one.

This is the closest blood connection between humans. He has a lot to do in North America and needs a lot of help. Of course, he should have more sons!

Stepping up to the second floor and pushing open the living room door of the suite, I saw Diana sitting on a blue velvet sofa, holding a book and looking down intently at it, while her little maid Betty was idly knitting socks.

Diana looked up when she heard the sound. The afternoon sun shone on her dark golden hair and her increasingly fair and rosy skin, making her look like a goddess.

Chen Wenbin was certain that Diana had become radiant since becoming pregnant. Not only had her light freckles disappeared, but her features and skin had also become more beautiful and translucent, as if... her vitality had been enhanced!

This is definitely not an illusion!

Even Mary showed this change, though not as obviously as Diana.

Chen Wenbin didn't quite understand the underlying principles, and it seemed he could only attribute it to his perfect human physique and genes.

Diana placed the bookmark in the book, closed it, and smiled at her fiancé, "...Darling, how did it go? Did your talk with Mr. Courtes and the others go well?"

"...Well, we've barely reached an agreement!"

Chen Wenbin plopped down on the sofa next to Diana, looked down at the book in her hands, and asked in confusion, "This is... Cicero's *On the Republic*? What made you choose this?"

"Dad said you're reading this book to learn Latin." Diana smiled serenely. "I want to review Latin so it can help you master the language faster."