in any room I entered. Come. You can speak. I understood you well enough. And I will help you to overcome this stammer of yours. . Scraps from the loft Bridgerton S01E02 Recap - TV Tropes
When young Simon developed a stutter, his father rejected him as a "failure" and sent him away to be hidden from society. Bridgerton s01e02
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. in any room I entered
The episode reveals why Simon is so determined to never marry or have children through a series of flashbacks: I understood you well enough
A close friend of his mother, Lady Danbury, intervened, helping Simon find his voice and gain the confidence to eventually confront his father.
Anthony Bridgerton is furious about the arrangement, distrusting Simon’s rakish reputation and fearing for his sister's honor. The Origin Story: Simon’s Past