56-35 = 21 How is that scandalous?
It’s a good assumption that she was too immature. And likely illegitimate.
My mother and my MIL got married too soon (much less had legitimate kids). My MIL even stood up and objected to her niece’s daughter’s engagement a few years ago (during the “advice” segment at the bridal shower)! My mother calls herself stupid. Of course, that’s just the marriages, per se.
I agree. People should be past college age, get married then have kids.