Simon vows never to marry, but he won’t tell anyone why. Their façade seems to be improving both of their reputations, but Simon begins to feel something for Daphne, much to his discomfort.Ĭhallenge… balancing his relationships against the promises he has made. In turn, Simon’s attachment to Daphne rids him of overzealous mothers' attention, trying to marry their daughters off. When Daphne’s suitors lose interest, Simon helps stoke their jealousy by accompanying Daphne to balls and picnics. Relationship status… fake dating Daphne Bridgerton, a London debutante. Will helps Simon talk through his anxieties, and in turn, Simon helps Will brush up on his boxing skills.
To unwind, Simon turns to boxing with his friend Will Mondrich. Whether abroad or home, Simon is not often without a lady in his bed, but they never stay longer than one night. As he wraps up his business in London, he has no idea what is in store when he returns home.
Simon’s long absence from London also means that his subjects have been long without oversight. Simon’s father recently passed away, so he now holds the title. Simon recently arrived in London for the social season, but he vowed never to marry, so his intentions remain a mystery. Simon’s vacations often lead him through brothels and bars, so his reputation as a scoundrel is well earned. Simon is often abroad, never staying in one place for too long. He practically disowned Simon, saying that the Hastings line cannot end up “in the quivering hands of a half-wit.” Simon developed a stutter, and when his father found out, it enraged him. Simon’s mother died in childbirth, and even high society London couldn’t save him from his father’s cruelty. Grew up… as heir to the Duke of Hastings.
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