
I can’t put any blame on Ruediger. Ruediger in previous life is a man not knowing what love is and how to love. Luca forcing the concept of fatherly love and expect love as return is not going to work.
But Ruediger in this life is not the same. He fell in love with Judith at first sight. He knew what love is and he yearned for love. I’m sure this Ruediger loves Luca with all he can. Luca please, just give your uncle a chance and trust them ╥﹏╥

I think the reason why Luca thinks Rudiger is not a good fit is simply because he is unattached in the previous life. Luca must have been yearning for his attention and love, familial one, but instead did not get anything from Rudiger.
If I have to take a wild guess, Luca probably asked Rudiger to escape from assassins with him, but instead Rudiger chose to protect Luca and died alone, thinking that it’s his responsibility to protect the heir, not because he loves Luca as an uncle. That’s what make Luca thinks that this man is incapable of loving anyone, in any way.
Is this manhwa based on novel? If yes, is the novel complete?
OMGGG when Taeju called himself Taeju it’s so fucking cute!!