After learning the truth, Simon completely cut ties with Suzy. But his mental state deteriorated severely. After the fire, the rescue team never found Elaine. Falling from such a height, she had either died or been badly injured. He used every connection his parents had and searched everywhere for her. But she had vanished without a trace. Even Mr. Warner's business in the country suddenly halted. It was as if she had simply disappeared from the world. Simon sank into deep depression. Every day he locked himself in his room, having servants bring box after box of alcohol. He drank until his stomach bled. He passed out on the floor and was rushed to the hospital repeatedly by the servants who found him. When his parents discovered this, they wept uncontrollably. "Simon, you're

