@Camie She practically grew up with him, and his mother was like a mother to the fl too, yet the fl didn't shut down like he did. The fl witnessed all of the bad things too, yet she was able to have the courage to continue visiting the mother's palace and taking care of it. The ml has absolutely no excuse. As much as someone' past can hurt, they need to face it so that they can live a happy life. He was just too much of a coward to face his past, his mother's palace, and his neglect for his wife. There is absolutely no excuse for him.