hmm... the self-loathing could be turned into self-hate. I know romance isn't into showing ugly emotions from ML (because their suppose to be steadfast but- well it could have been better. talking about family is fine and all but it doesn't feel like a personal story exclusive to the two of them. ofc family is important, and our experiences that we inherit from them are too. the female/blonde aide could use an little exposition like the ML, the obvious "if only she sworn herself sooner", but ofc we know that there is no helping it as they just admitted that they would try their best to get along.
(and can I just nitpick that while they took some time to explore more of the country she is living in, the sudden enemy is... umm... sudden? world building shouldn't be used as a flag, especially when they are as distinct as a "terrorist organization" though they did give a statement on why it's not common information? our protagonist is a local and considering how infamous her husbands territory is, an evil organizations with such a self-destructive agenda should common knowledge unless it's more recent development? then again I'm not accounting if her husband and his family would keep quiet for the peace of mind for their citizens)