Mrs. Hawkins?
Audrey's mind stirred, could it really be Moon Hawkins, Clive's mother?
"Mrs. Hawkins is Arthur's mother. We only know her last name is Hawkins. She was a slave purchased by our O'Hara family from the market, and later given to Emperor Austin by our family. Unexpectedly, she caught Emperor Austin's eye and bore Prince Arthur, the thirteenth prince, for him. Arthur is only a few months younger than Aaron, so Mrs. Hawkins raised both of them well."
Audrey seemed to understand a bit and said, "Is it precisely because Mrs. Hawkins raised Aaron that your O'Hara family is willing to fully support Arthur?"
Mona nodded.
Audrey said, "That doesn't seem right. With Aaron, your O'Hara family should be supporting Aaron; that would be the correct logic."
"Aaron is dead!"
Audrey was stunned and looked at Mona with surprise.
"Aaron died in the palace upheaval thirteen years ago," Mona said.