He might be semi-aware but unable to do much. At one point I also felt like he tried to say smtg to the FL but stopped or was too cryptic about it for her to get it.
Why brainwash him then? So weird. Have you read the novel? LaNansha
Because she doesn't believe in men anymore, I think her backstory is pretty much the backstory for revenge manhwa protagonist, lol. Too bad that our Queen Regina is the MC here. I didn't read the novel just some spoiler.
That blue haird bitch of an ex fiance gets me riled up something tells me he's head over heals for Anita