S01e02 — Bridgerton

Simon's mother died during childbirth after finally delivering a male heir. His father, Lord Hastings, was only concerned with the boy's ability to carry on the family name and showed no grief for his wife.

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On his father's deathbed, Simon vowed that the Hastings line would die with him as the ultimate act of revenge. The Subplots Bridgerton - S01E02 - Shock and Delight [Transcript] Bridgerton s01e02