I'm deeply rooting for Fjord and Rica. I've read many MCs and MLs with tragic backstories. But few like Fjord's have given me as much shock value. Human experimentation will always be despicable to me, no matter the story. I just hope he doesn't lose his way with the insane "mother" of his.
That aside, it's 3:15 and I have a check up at 6am. I never expected to like this story so much, especially since I've long gone over innocent female leads in shoujo mangas and wattpad when I was in JHS. I love how this author handled it. It reminds me a lot of Who Made me A Princess. Not to compare, and for anyone who will, we must bring into the discussion Sofia The First on this type of plot if you so hate it.
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