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That's how I see it too. He's one of those, I won't let you get your hands dirty...that's my job, dudes. He seems like he wasn't raised with love, but is still a good, grounded, and responsible men that needs to learn how to love and be loved.
I don't hate ML which is rare in this kind of story. Dude is emotionally constipated for sure....but, he did all the right things to help MC in secret, never even gave a hint of cheating (most of these stories use the "cheating misunderstanding" bullshit which is always ML'S fault for not straightout rejecting some bitch), and even in public he acted very respectful to her and rebuked anyone who dared speak badly of her.
He is the best partner in a political marriage....but not quite there as a partner in a loving marriage. I'm sure that if he married MC, she wouldn't want for anything and he would spoil her to the best of his effort but he is currently incapable of being the least bit passionate or emotional with her. Maybe some distance will do him well. But I'm happy that this is one of those stories where I'm truly rooting for growth and then a reunion between MC and ML.