Simpler reason actually. Charles is under a lot of stress, and it's bringing all his insecurities to the forefront. He sees Connor with Haytham and notes how close they are and how relaxed Connor is with his son.
He sees the way Connor interacts with him, and it's a lot more guarded. And he's under a huge amount of stress. The rebellions are basically people telling him he's a shit King and that they can't wait to be free of him, and they actually elected him freely. Unlike Connor who he forced into the relationship.
So his insecurities are festering in his mind, and he's lashing out. Ironically, he even knows he's being stupid, but he can't help himself. He lashes out, gets angry that he lashed out, and then lashes out again 'cause he's angry that he has so little control over his temper.
Vicious cycle that Haytham doesn't really understand the half of. Older Haytham doesn't think much of emotional abuse (pretty sure the concept didn't exist back then), so he won't step in until things get physical.
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He sees the way Connor interacts with him, and it's a lot more guarded. And he's under a huge amount of stress. The rebellions are basically people telling him he's a shit King and that they can't wait to be free of him, and they actually elected him freely. Unlike Connor who he forced into the relationship.
So his insecurities are festering in his mind, and he's lashing out. Ironically, he even knows he's being stupid, but he can't help himself. He lashes out, gets angry that he lashed out, and then lashes out again 'cause he's angry that he has so little control over his temper.
Vicious cycle that Haytham doesn't really understand the half of. Older Haytham doesn't think much of emotional abuse (pretty sure the concept didn't exist back then), so he won't step in until things get physical.