
It's nonsense, because it literally would make no sense for Orb to have that happen, and yes, I do get to call something nonsense if I don't like it, because I've provided sound logical reasoning multiple times.
It makes sense to have the "threat" of it happening - Perfectly in character with John, as it would also be another means by which he can ruin the MC, but that's completely different from it actually happening.
Seriously, just go look at the when people were thinking Nicole was going to try and drown herself in the sea with how one release ended.
Look at the build-up to the "possible death" of Abigail - It made as much sense (if not more given the context) as John going after the MC's mother, but wouldn't you know it... It. Didn't. Happen.