As annoying as it is, the way Seth is somewhat guarded is pretty realistic considering the way Carl treated him. Referring back to the chapter, he punched Aiden because of what he said about choking; that clearly was a trigger. As he said to Seth, he said, "Carl choked you cause he doesn't love you." NOT JUSTIFYING IT!! BUT, IN many cases, abuse victims cope with the abuse with the idea of the perpetrator "loving" them.
So I think his reaction to that was pretty realistic. And I hate seeing comments brush it off, as it brushes off how damaging abuse is.
Omg, this is just plain Jane incest all over.
The side couple: two brothers
The main couple: two cousins.
And the only tolerable ones are the girl pairing. I wasted 119 chapters on incest slop??? The build-up? FOR INCEST. It made me feel crazy thinking this at first, since it was subtle. Then... boom... YIKE YIKESS YIKESS











Spank my ass and call me easy, but a few sweet words and KEEPING my secret. I would've forgotten my grudge (hey, I'm not saying the Mc should do this.. he shudnt be as easy as i am..)