Literally, Kai says that he can think about it but then tells him why Axel practically has no other option
Author could have found away to redeem that character without making him a victim. There are other ways they could have gone about reflecting. I’m so annoyed.
Frr, the 2nd couple was having an interesting story but this ruined it...
I think author is trying to make this into sex buddies to lovers trope like it’s not just a borderline Stockholm Syndrome
If someone feels as tho they HAVE to do something to avoid something else negatively impacting their life then yes, they are being forced.