The way the emperor looked,trembling and crying, when that bitch forced herself on him, it's understandable why he can't bond with his child..but not bonding with your child and neglecting and not caring for your child are two different things.At least he could have hired trustworthy people as Etienne's caretakers..he could make sure Etienne doesn't get influenced by his mother and doesn't have to suffer for his mother..
The way the emperor looked,trembling and crying, when that bitch forced herself on him, it's understandable why he can't bond with his child..but not bonding with your child and neglecting and not caring for your child are two different things.At least he could have hired trustworthy people as Etienne's caretakers..he could make sure Etienne doesn't get influenced by his mother and doesn't have to suffer for his mother..