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well we could count this as character development as well
That's true. I just hate that it took the MC being put in harm's way and almost dying for him to step up
They already had a decent relationship before going to the other clan.
Hold on, didn't Gramps neglect her before? Why would he be surprised that a child doesn't have self-esteem or care about their well-being when it's HIS household that bullies and neglects the child?