"He did that only because, from his perspective, my life was in danger and he was afraid I would die. He was willing to make himself into the villain in my eyes if it meant keeping me alive."
Her voice was filled with righteousness.
"That is not betrayal. That is love. Real love. He never left me, even when I hated him. He was the only one who stayed."
The system was quiet again. Then it finally spoke.
[Changing the target will not be possible. The rules of this world do not allow it. Your role is tied to the male lead. Theodore is not the male lead. He is the villain.]
Eleanor's brows furrowed, but before she could argue, the system added calmly,
"However, there is something you can do. You cannot replace the male lead with Theodore, but you can string Theodore along. You can play with him, use him, and make him stay by your side while still being with the male lead. That is not forbidden."
The words felt like ice water pouring over Eleanor's head.
