
he initially didnt see a problem with it bc the father was helping him become the duke. also he didnt really care about her and even when he did, he didnt show it properly. also her mental health started to decline vvvv rapidly so that just made it worse
i'm not saying that he was cool and all bc he realized he made a shit ton of mistakes so at least he's trying to be better

That’s kinda harsh lol.. I believe if you keep on thinking that there is no way out, you’ll never find one. And he for sure thought that, he was so sure that there was nothing he could’ve done that could make the situation better, that nothing crossed his mind. Not saying to like him or anything, but when you’re in it, put on the spot, the stress of it all can make you forget the whole picture and the things you could’ve improved. Again, not saying to not hate me or not blame him, you do you, I just (at least just me lol) want to give him another chance. Because I think that this time, now that he knows what’s the worst could happen, he will try harder to change the situation that he initially thought was unchangeable.
Lyk what are the consequences if he disobeyed. was he rly helpless in the past? Bec from these chapters it shows he can just refuse the father.