Hopefully there is a twist . It makes it look like Roger is very self centered ego maniac didnt think his wife and child would face wrath after he left. The wording he used was chilling .
Pretty sure it is. When reports on finding Roger's lover, they said by locals he was acting fatherly and lover, not like abusive person to Rogue and their child. Pretty sure they were in love. Doesn't make sense for Roger to be that way to women and guess his person is more like wanting to have family and see if he lives through it, but sadly didn't.
Think few are overthinking Roger is dirtbag and never care about his family. Not like him at all especially how he acts with his own crew. Just doesn't make sense how Oda written him to he someone to treasure his allies and friends more, so make zero sense he is bad person to his lover and kid. Rogue even suggested him to be named Gol D. Ace despite her lover already dead. I highly doubt Rogue was in an relationship she didn't love someone as it's clear to name their child after her lover is proof it was happy relationship while it last.