
But I liked Hess' reaction in the manhwa more, her reaction in the novel was so odd, it felt more subservient, even Kael's reaction to what he thought was her taking her life was lacking.
But the manhwa gave a more believable reaction, yeah I'd crash out too if I thought my man was still simping for another.

He saw that Helios was miserable from being with Diana, and unhappy that he had to constantly try to correct/excuse her mistakes and he told him not to divorce her and that he wants her to remain as his daughter in law no matter what.
Diana had many years to settle into her role as crown princess, she had tutors, royal entourage, and even Harmonia to guide her and educate her to become a suitable crown princess, yet she isolated herself from them and chose to not heed their advice, and instead of wanting to elevate the living conditions of the common people, she wanted them to remain in poverty not even able to afford soap.
But the moment the emperor sees that Diana is hesitant towards Helios he tells her "nothing is worth sacrificing for the things you think you want" and grants her a divorce!!! Why in the world is this random girl's wants more important than your son's? Why is her misery more moving than the misery of your own flesh and blood??
I am baffled!

I can hate her to my heart's content, she's not possessed, nor is she brainwashed, she's just greedy, ignorant, and shallow.
She's already crown princess and she has a man devoted to her, devoted enough to pardon her mistakes and apologize to her instead of blaming her, he is still trying to guide her to do the right thing and has not abandoned her despite her many shortcomings, yet in her greed and ignorance, she is still deflecting and now wants to go to the other option.
if she's a wife then let's gooo yuri route
The FL asked the wife of the Duke to become her adopted sister and then adopted the ladies daughter as her own. There is no romance between two ladies so far.
Thank you for clarifying