In chapter 32 of,” The Awakening,” written by Kate Chopin, Leonce receives Edna’s letter that describes how she won’t be living in their house anymore and will be living in the pigeon house.  He immediately responds with his “unqualified disapproval and remonstrance.” (Chopin, page 155). Leonce worried that this scandalous act would make his financial appearance  troubled and decided to hire architects to work on the house. He also wrote to the newspaper explaining that the Pontellier’s house was under renovations and they would spend the summer abroad during this time. Leonce did this to make Edna’s move seem less scandalous. ” Edna admired the skill of his maneuver, and avoided any occasion to balk his intentions.” (Chopin ,page 156). Edna went to Iberville to  visit her two children. She stayed with them for a week and absolutely cherished her time with her children. Edna left reluctantly and returned to her pigeon house and once again felt lonely.