
I see where ur coming from but I don’t think she meant it like that. Obviously she cares for Ethan, maybe pity’s him, but it doesn’t have to be in a romantic way. The Mc had even helped Ethan and his sister even after he tried to kill her. If u think abt it why would she run away by herself just to leave Ethan in the hands of whatever it was, she’s just selfless in that way. Also I could argue he brought it to himself, since she literally told him that he can live his life but he insisted on becoming her knight.. which u could tell he was interest in her by that chapter

I don't blame her. Obviously romantic love isn't the only reason to be nice, but home girl was straight-up flirting, blushing, vibing, making plans for the future with him, and vulnerable despite his initial betrayal. He's a historical man, her kinship and that level of flirtation can easily be misconstrued and give false hope. He was mistakenly led on
You knowww....I'm not gonna feel bad for the second ML cuz he tried to kill her once. But But it's strange how much she flirted with him and even suggested they run away together when she was never interested in him. She really lead him on