Was just about to say the same.
I get the ML had bad moments etc buuuttttttt the mf thinking ML doesn’t believe it’s his own child? Literally untrue, he has expressed that in actions, words, and he even ran a check.
He gets jealous if other alphas are mentioned.
He’s protective of the MC and seriously concerned with his wellbeing, health, living conditions etc etc.
Like, he’s obviously TRYING and doing with (almost) BEST (cuz if it was his best, he’d communicate properly but that’s apparently too difficult in manhwas etc).

Is it okay to slap asel just once?