
Sorry but the author doesn’t know how to write a story properly, the art is beautiful but the plot? I usually fall in love with character’s relationship quickly but this was dry af and rushed it had no feelings i dont know how to describe it its just dead i couldn’t get into their dynamic specially because it feels weird authoritative savior isk which is so not my cup of tea because it feels like it comes from gratitude and feeling like you need to give back than actual love, also the random rape that was then glossed over as well as the incest? Hit all of the shit marks huh ? So random, lifeless and boring, but beautiful art nonetheless

This made me cry god their relationship is so depressing and toxic but i will say the author definitely makes you want to read what will happen, lowkey i still dislike the blond dude even after his “redemption” but thats just me

yeah I'm just drawn it...
about this "redemption" - which is a peculiar word - I don't think it can be considered to have happened / be over, since TJ hasn't gotten rid of the debt. So far, MC's objective situation has not changed.
The change I've seen personally is that TJ has realised and acknowledged that he's harmed MC a lot and that MC's situation makes him suffer a lot. Also, he know wants to be in a long lasting relationship with MC. And the combo of these two reasons makes him consider getting read of the sex deal and perhaps of the debt. The current issues are that he's very very possessive (while MC feels oppressed by being at TJ's mercy in terms of money and security, and MC is very isolated he has no friends no colleagues etc I'm worried he'll have him stuck "at home" "at the end of his leash" again) and bad at communication (doesn't face that MC doesn't want to be with brother because he's having suicidal thoughts for instance).
Also mini disclaimer that in front of real life abusers, seeking help and protecting one's self notably by talking to professionals and leaving the company of the abuser can help a lot. That there is no obligation to feel of "not wanting to abandon" the abuser or "change" them so they become a better person - reality ain't like fiction people don't change quickly, no one has to suffer abuse to help someone, and the best help the abuser can get is professional help for them as well, and if they refuse it's their problem.

a real redemption would be: getting rid of the debt, getting MC an independent and competent lawyer, and eventually gifting him the ownership of an appartment. With that, MC would not be at the mercy of TJ and have a stable situation except for the issue of the guy who attacked him who's still roaming around.
That would not require MC to make any promise to TJ, there shall be no counterparty involved.
The issue is that TJ wants to have MC. So far it looks like he's prioritised that and not MC's happiness.
That, in addition to all the fucked up shit he's done - which in real life would unduly mean he's a bad enough person that the only reasonable thing would be to run away from him - makes it inconceivable for me to call him a "green flag".
Is the black hair dude the endgame? Cause if not I don’t want to waste my time with spineless mc and rapey ml
But those kind of stories are always entertaining tho. That's why we love them.