I don't think he really liked her for who she was. More like she was a pretty trophy wife who brought him political support with her new last name and her position. He would've never chosen her without the name and wealth. Which is why the MC refuses to adopt her into her family this time. We'll see how much he'll stay with her without any advantages...He's a fucking leech! Both of them are, actually.
And in addition to that, she was manipulating him into believing that the MC was a a horrible person, and that she was an "uwu please protect me" girl that is weak and needs a savior. Egotistical assholes like that type of dependency （￣へ￣）
Totally.. （￣へ￣）
Okay but I swore the bitch prince liked the bitch cousin right???