ml isn't even supporting her for good causes, he only likes her for the benefits she provides him. + It was Ml's original proposal to mc that led them to this predicament anyways, he knew the crown prince hated her and yet he gave her such a task? and I'm guessing it's also to cause more ruckus for him to do his bs on the side. Mc clearly doesn't know how to act like a proper villainess she's been bed-ridden all her life (previously) Drop it if you'd like but the way you talk about mc makes me wonder if we're reading the same thing
I thought ml liked her from the start bcs she's the only one doesnt get charmed by him and his proposal is only to play with her determination and sudden change of personality (to make her give up the divorce).. also imo him saying he cant divorce her bcs she's only useful for him is bcs ml is not honest or aware of his feelings ( am i delulu on this?).. ig i read a lot of unrealistic strong isekai villainess and didnt like it when it kinda become realistic like the fl here ahahahaha
male lead doesn't have any feelings for fl yet. he will realize in later chaps though. and a little spoiler, ml aka Sylvester really did just want to use her at first but as the story progress, he will be jealous of fl going near the crown prince even though it was practically his fault for making her do that for the sake of divorce. it was a really fun reading the novel.
I don't like the FL.. she's too kind even when she already knows the power or image the original fl has.. she should have acted more freely and carelessly to achieve her goal.. idk maybe i just like a strong fl and this is not it.. she is independent but not smart enough.. looks like she will be used and drag around by other people even when she has a powerful ml who does act like ml and always supporting her