* me trying to keep my shojo and yaoi brain separate. See's Gallahan blushing around Clerivan *
Me: don't ship them don't ship them don't ship them
Lol!! I'm so sorry! But... LOOK AT THEM! can you blame me T^T like from the very first time Gallahan opened the door and we saw Clerivan for the first time and their eyes met, I've been a goner y'all. Send help!
https://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/i_ll_be_the_matriarch_in_this_life/uu/d_chapter-5/pg-15/
Okay, I usually never rag on things like art because hey, if I can't do it I surely don't have the right to judge. So I'm not saying the art is bad, but I will say, between the promo art and the actual art, it feels like I went from 1080 resolution to 480. ╥﹏╥ I just really wish they'd kept the promo art. (With maybe a little change to the hairstyles lol)
Ugh, honestly, it's a special kind of suffering to have to act like you like your abuser. One of the reasons I actually like this manhwa is because I've never seen a character that I can relate to so well, like Ruby. Most books with victims of abuse always show them either being hostile to their abusers, distant or fearful. But showing victims in a situation where they have to hide their fear and disgust and go along with the situation is rare. Ruby was me for my entire childhood and I wish this side of abuse was shown more. I really hope that bastard gets what he deserves at some point so Ruby can truly start to heal.