Although Beck was not perfect, Vianne still believed he was a fundamentally good person. Her statement here is reminiscent of the one the unnamed narrator made earlier in the novel. Vianne regrets killing Beck, and it would be understandable if this incident haunted her later in life. However, an elderly Isabelle could say the same thing. After all, it is unclear which one of the sisters landed the killing blow. As such, the narrator's identity remains unknown.