This ending is so enfuriating, I know it is a tragedy but what the hell, a redemption arc woul have been tearsome yet beautiful to see if well written.
Why is fine if Melissa says "I will protect you" but not if he said it? Is not about being stronger or weaker, he just want to protect the person he loves as she wanted to protect him. I don't like how to like to read to much into things.
I quite much liked this one, the MC are usually normal people or low nobles who get to marry the prince when this is practically impossible, you don't decide your fiancee nor you can broken off your engagement, the ending was a bit rushed but I loved seeing our villainess defending herself.