Amiann

I’m not saying he’s evil or irredeemable ,I actually agree that he’s more realistic than many cold CEO male leads. My issue isn’t that he cares about her, it’s how he handles it.
Having a traumatic past explains his fear, but it doesn’t excuse hurting someone emotionally. Rejecting her and then acting jealous when she tries to move on sends mixed signals. Trauma can explain behavior, but it doesn’t automatically make that behavior fair,
If he truly “had to” push her away, then he should also accept the consequences of that choice he made instead of hovering around her life. I’m rooting for his growth, but right now his actions are confusing and emotionally unfair to the FL

I understand that jealousy can be a natural reaction, but the issue for me isn’t the jealousy itself but it’s the lack of accountability and communication. You can’t reject someone, make them feel unwanted, then turn around and act entitled to their emotional loyalty when someone else shows interest.
If he still has feelings, he should own them instead of sending mixed signals Protecting someone “for their own good”,while emotionally stringing them along is not romantic, it’s confusing and unfair, Hot and cold behavior is frustrating no matter who does it — ML or FL.

Am I the only one frustrated with the male lead? Because his behavior makes no sense.
You rejected her when she tried to kiss you. Fine. But then why are you suddenly so jealous and overbearing whenever another man is around her? You don’t get to push her away and then act possessive.
If you’re trying to protect her, at least communicate like an adult. If you don’t like her enough, then leave her alone. This hot-and-cold attitude is exhausting.