I can't even appreciate FL from the very first chapters. She does everything wrong, doesn't listen to advice, and only does what she wants without considering the situation.
We have access to her thoughts, but she never clearly states what she really thinks. She misinterprets every situation through the lens of a young woman sheltered by her father, not as a young noblewoman. So yes, he's cold and direct, but she's also incredibly naive.
I can't even appreciate FL from the very first chapters. She does everything wrong, doesn't listen to advice, and only does what she wants without considering the situation.
We have access to her thoughts, but she never clearly states what she really thinks. She misinterprets every situation through the lens of a young woman sheltered by her father, not as a young noblewoman.
So yes, he's cold and direct, but she's also incredibly naive.