
This is def another abandoned princess bs. Pls why again... call me toxic or whatever but I prefer the cousin at least he makes his intentions clear no matter the consequences

It’s not like Abandoned Empress. And Ren isn’t the better choice since in the past life he really didn’t give a fuck whether she lived or died and would constantly harass, bully, and threaten her whenever he got the chance. Sian was not like that. Also, Sian does make his intentions clear, even in the novel, he is quite straightforward to Elena and he’s always being careful and considerate of her feelings.

Crown Prince (Sian) is not a bad person. I think that you should at least wait for the side stories, or I can spoil you. Because I as well initially had the same thoughts as you before I read the entire novel. (I actually still liked Sian more than Ren, but that’s besides the point.) The circumstances that led to what happened in the past life are quite tragic, and not as they seem.
I like seeing the ex suffer period don’t want or need a redemption arc for trash
Sameee