
isn't it cliche for this trope to start off this way? there are so many negative comments idk if I should start reading is it that bad?

id say give it a try, the ml is incredibly unlikeable at the beginning, he does change and works to grow as a person but it’s really on you as the reader if you want to continue holding a grudge towards him cause it’s kind of not his fault, but he’s still kind of annoying. but i’d say give it a shot
good ol' cliche plot, not a frustrating binge read, ml was not as bad as the comments made him to be bc he really didn't want to converse properly with the villain even when she show up with "his child", and he still wants fl & wants nothing to do with villain even when he haven't realise his feelings for fl
it's kinda sad edmund has to be shun away like that tho, he needs more love :(