He truly loved his sister, Pearl Jarvis.
Moreover, that kind of love wasn't something anyone else could interfere with, so she never imagined he would have an illegitimate daughter.
The Jarvis family in Banyria was one of the top families.
She and Pearl, in their youth, were so carefree and glorious, both were their father's cherished jewels.
After the family's steward, Glenn Jarvis, passed away, he left behind a helpless son, Jonas Jarvis.
In consideration of Glenn's service, the father took Jonas in.
So, she and Jonas could be considered childhood sweethearts; as children, their relationship was always good until Pearl went to college and developed feelings for Jonas.
Worried about the father's disapproval, they secretly got together.
At that time, when she learned of this, ready to inform their father, Pearl knelt before her, crying desperately, begging her not to say anything.
