
I wonder if people like the MC actually exist? I feel like it's impossible to be kind when you're enduring hardship, especially if it's caused by people around you.

Tbh, I have to slightly? disagree with you there. Some people claim themselves to be Christians and use that to justify their actions and say that "god has forgiven me" without ever truly repenting or like "god will bless you if you help me" after doing something selfish. I just find people like that disgusting and not kind at all. Had a bad experience with one or two so I try to steer clear of them.

Don’t disagree with you at all. Just as you said, plenty of people use God to justify being absolutely terrible users and abusers of people, when they should be helping and serving others, as God calls Christians to do. And just as you said, unlike these people aren’t truly kind and aren’t truly Christian at all— thank you for sharing your experience, and I’m sorry you’ve encountered such disappointing folks. Please don’t let these individuals shape your idea of God or Christians, we’re a pleasant lot—flawed, but pleasant—scouts honor lol.
Seeing Caius' side made me feel helpless and so dumbfounded. What a weak-minded man he is, not much action for their relationship at all. Nicole deserves better tbh, it doesn't matter if the current Caius still loves her. But it's better now that Caius is trying to change albeit being late. I hope Nicole can find someone she truly likes when she studies abroad and that her relationship with Caius has some closure. Not that I mind if they do end up together in the end when they're finally the best version of themselves! That'd be a good ending too!