L's Mysterious Past

"Wait a minute ..." He touched L's hand. "Did he threaten to spread to the public that you were pregnant and gave birth to a child out of wedlock? Is that your concern? You're afraid he will find out who I am, and where we live?"

Finally, L nodded slowly. "He refused to break off the engagement. He said if I insist, he will spread the news that I was pregnant and giving birth. You know how bad it is for my career."

"I don't understand where is the problem? We just need to announce that we are married," London replied.

"We can't ..." complained L. "You know I can't lie. I hate lies. You want me to violate my own principles?"

London sighed. He really liked L who had integrity, but for this kind of situation, he hoped L didn't mind lying.

Just this once...

"Okay .. well, if you say so. What if people know? In modern times like now, things like that are common." He tried to argue again.