Unfading Devotion

Simon said, "Now Val only knows that I am the man who saved her five years ago. I'm no longer Sy who she was always clingy to. It's... good."

Simon almost said the last word good in a choking voice.

Gideon and Beatrice looked at each other, feeling relieved. But they still felt heartbroken looking at Simon.

Gideon and Beatrice liked Simon. He was gentle, polite, good-tempered, and especially kind