i don’t think that’s practical in my opinion- if it were only him suffering that’d make no sense. for her to just get over the fact that she was basically ignorant to the sufferings of the people within her territory is impractical and impossible, yet for him to suffer like that. it’s a good story because they both live with the pain and memories of the sins they committed and don’t just forgive themselves quickly. the only toxic thing within their relationship to me was the trust- he didn’t know if he could trust her, honestly i wouldn’t either even if i was head over heels in love with her.
spoiler.
none of what u wished for just then happens anyways, i read the novel
ofc the age difference is a bit iffy- he’s 14 years older than her. she’s 15? and he’s 29
It was a really beautiful and tragic relationship. However the FL lived a censored life. when she realized what happened she felt horrified to the point she willingly died. Had the ML trusted her more I'm sure she would have helped and they would have lived happily.
It is ultimately a toxic relationship, and I really wish the FL had more self respect instead of this guilt to live for herself rather than to serve her ex. That would be the greatest ending, the FL moves on and marries a stud while the ML feeling guilt will continue to yearn for her and be alone for the rest of his life.I
Ultimately this is a really complicated relationship and many motives can easily be justifex, but I still want the FL to move on with her life.
Alzo the ML is like 20 years older. That's a huge no nto for me. even if they disregard age he will be old and die far earlier than her and leave her all alone. Truly a cruel fate.