Ghiovani Herd was taken aback by Mrs. Herd's smile.
When one person detests another, they see nothing good about them. But when that disdain gradually fades away, you start to realize, hey, maybe that person doesn't look too bad after all.
Ghiovani Herd used to despise Mrs. Herd. In his eyes, Mrs. Herd was nothing more than an utterly abhorrent, privileged lady from a rich family. But now, the person he despises has become Flora Irving.
So, he actually, against all odds, thought that Mrs. Herd looked great when she smiled.
It took him thirty years to discover this.
What a missed opportunity it was not being with Emilia Johnny.
Ghiovani Herd saw Mrs. Herd smile at him and thought he was in with a chance. He felt as though his charm was still irresistible.
He reached out to touch Mrs. Herd's hand, only to be repelled by Mrs. Herd.
