Oh god. I think ML (finally!!) realized their sex was not positive and MC was using it/him...

Oh god. I think ML (finally!!) realized their sex was not positive and MC was using it/him and the punishing thing as an outlet... He didn't like the way he participated in this behavior or where this was going.

It's the first time I kind of agree with ML... Not sure if this is what author is going for or if they will ever make their relationship healthy... Cuz it never was (in my opinion)

MC needs help and ML isn't necessarily good for him right now. Time off is good, but at least T A L K to him!