Don't compare Jinx to this... Doc Dan is at least likeable and the characters have more than half a braincell in them in some aspects :D this is like reading a blank sheet.
I think the logic is oh I don’t want him to know and be sad about it but with him believing that she just left because she wanted to it’s going to hurt way more. I hate this stupid trope so much smh
If you don't like politival drama don't read. I at least am enjoying it and curious to know about the decline of mages.