His broad back, covered in a black coat, shook with sorrow. Occasionally, words of apology mixed with sobs could be heard.
Is it right to look for you? Simon knows that the answer to this question, which he asks hundreds of times a day, is always no. He shouldn't look for Ellie, who has gone to find a place to live away from his terrible self. He also thought that if Ellie's answer was a new beginning, it would be right to support that.
However, the reason Simon was moving despite this was because Ellie hadn't received an apology.
Simon pulled out a small photo from his pocket. It was an ultrasound image he had obtained by pleading with the obstetrics and gynecology clinic where Ellie had stayed.
Simon carefully wiped the surface after drying his hands several times to ensure the photo wouldn't be damaged.
