I believe Yeonjo felt some affection and empathy for governor during the time that they were more vulnerable with each other, like in ch59
but it was all suppressed when he saw how easily the governor killed people and reminded him to act on his revenge.
I totally agree but even then he still said he would carry out his revenge while having sex with him I don’t remember the exact words but it was along the lines of “temporary pleasure won’t stop my revenge” whatever Yeonjo was feeling is far from love, more like empathy as you said. It was just confusing me that so many people are convinced they love each other and are holding back I don’t see it. At all especially from Yeonjo.
As I missing something? Where are you guys getting that they love each other? Yes Jo is very much still committed to his revenge as he’s always been he couldn’t be more repulsed by the governor. I see the affection coming from the governor’s side but not from Yeonjo. Not after that last chapter.