
He's been blatant about his interest. He's met her very publicly, had no problem being seen with her at the hotel, and very proudly introduced himself to her classmates. She's been the one trying to hide their relationship.
He's definitely not going to cave to his mother. She just thinks she can force him into doing what she wants, but she's getting ready to find out he's just been going along with her for the time being because it suited his interests

And she's passed it onto her daughter. No way FL's dad slept with her and then hired her as a trusted servant while carrying an affair baby. Obviously the family felt bad for her circumstances and welcomed her into their home. Little did they know they were letting in snakes..I bet she's the reason FL's mom is dead. She was in charge of the "medicinal herbs" and all
Even now he's trying to salvage his relationship. He genuinely made choices out of love. He may have been shortsighted, but he definitely wants the best for all his people and takes responsibility for his actions.
I didn't think Diana was that bad at first, but geez! No wonder she lost her holy power in both timelines. She long since stopped helping others and is now going out of her way to inflict suffering. She def became arrogant, selfish, and greedy.