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This has quickly become my favorite. The balance of elements is perfect, and the romance is filled with a subtle, heartbreaking frustration. The female lead, sweet and naive, endures so much without fully realizing it. She’s being gaslit by the male lead, who orchestrates everything in such a manipulative way that she can’t see the pain he’s causing. Her innocence and kindness make her vulnerable, and while he appears to be protective, he’s actually the source of her suffering.
As the story unfolds, we start to see him gradually falling in love with her, even though he’s still selfish and continues to manipulate her. The tension is heartbreaking—he isn’t actively trying to save her from what he’s caused, which just emphasizes his selfishness.
I’m so curious to see where this goes. Will she eventually realize the truth, or will her forgiving nature cause her to overlook it? I’m excited to see if he will finally face consequences for his actions or if she’ll forgive him again. The story has me hooked, and I can’t wait to see how it unfolds.