At least we now know why he refuses to mark him. I just hope the MC doesn’t brush off his memories once the story returns to the present. It would be more meaningful if he took time to reflect not to blame the ML but to recognise that in his past life poor communication and not standing up for himself played a part in how things unfolded. That said, it’s important to remember he wasn’t at fault. In real life the responsibility for domestic violence always lies with the abuser. Showing the MC as someone with agency while still acknowledging the abuse avoids painting survivors as helpless or hopeless which would be a disservice to real victims
At least we now know why he refuses to mark him. I just hope the MC doesn’t brush off his memories once the story returns to the present. It would be more meaningful if he took time to reflect not to blame the ML but to recognise that in his past life poor communication and not standing up for himself played a part in how things unfolded. That said, it’s important to remember he wasn’t at fault. In real life the responsibility for domestic violence always lies with the abuser. Showing the MC as someone with agency while still acknowledging the abuse avoids painting survivors as helpless or hopeless which would be a disservice to real victims