A lot transpired in a short time for the FL. The transition from a willing sacrifice to being assertive seems to be in the wake.
Lets face she has trauma from everyone who learned about her background. Her parents were also bullies towards her, trying to use her as a pawn, so being submissive to a certain degree is realistic.
The ML is ... The line of consent is kinda blurry.... Almost non existent. He's Kinda trash, but not physically abusive trash.. thankfully.
In his own less wholesome way he's kinda supportive. Protecting her from her toxic parents. Sending guards to watch over and escort her.
ML seem to have never been nurtured by anyone so doesn't know how to comfort others. Saw her cry and responded you know I am not good at comforting...
He doesn't seem to know much about genuine affection. He seems to care on some level for FL in his own misguided way. His blunt lingo is not ideal especially for the currently sensitive FL... Emotionally dense like most men... The whole shoving food in mouth mention... He saw first hand that didn't work and left it at that... His line of work problems are usually solved hands on...As a mobster/gangster boss can't really be sensitive.
The story seems to be hinting the FL is slowly growing a backbone, telling off her fake friend was a hint of that.
The ML is helping her grow out of being timid but needs to grow a bit more gentle with her, hopefully he reads the books she bought and learns a few things. Especially on communication....
He did ask his subordinate about things to be careful of with pregnant women so in his own way he's thinking about her.... Should have asked a doctor but ehh Maybe he's redeemable trash.
A lot transpired in a short time for the FL. The transition from a willing sacrifice to being assertive seems to be in the wake.
Lets face she has trauma from everyone who learned about her background. Her parents were also bullies towards her, trying to use her as a pawn, so being submissive to a certain degree is realistic.
The ML is ... The line of consent is kinda blurry.... Almost non existent. He's Kinda trash, but not physically abusive trash.. thankfully.
In his own less wholesome way he's kinda supportive. Protecting her from her toxic parents. Sending guards to watch over and escort her.
ML seem to have never been nurtured by anyone so doesn't know how to comfort others. Saw her cry and responded you know I am not good at comforting...
He doesn't seem to know much about genuine affection. He seems to care on some level for FL in his own misguided way. His blunt lingo is not ideal especially for the currently sensitive FL... Emotionally dense like most men... The whole shoving food in mouth mention... He saw first hand that didn't work and left it at that... His line of work problems are usually solved hands on...As a mobster/gangster boss can't really be sensitive.
The story seems to be hinting the FL is slowly growing a backbone, telling off her fake friend was a hint of that.
The ML is helping her grow out of being timid but needs to grow a bit more gentle with her, hopefully he reads the books she bought and learns a few things. Especially on communication....
He did ask his subordinate about things to be careful of with pregnant women so in his own way he's thinking about her.... Should have asked a doctor but ehh Maybe he's redeemable trash.