"It might have made my life easier as a child," Jon said, thinking it through as he spoke. "But I know why you didn't say anything. You didn't want Lady Catelyn burdened with that secret. You were just trying to keep me safe, even at the expense of the relationship with your wife."

Jon let out a sigh and shook his head. "No. You did the right thing, Father. You shouldn't have done anything else."