Absolutely agree and I kind of expected retcon, because really *no indication*, no hint of this taking place whatsoever and she still could have given a hint , Miles' eyes or no imo. However imo it was a badly done retcon, because first and foremost of what you said - Aral's honor was a big deal.

I mean, it only started without Cordelia's knowledge he told her right away I think when she was back and yeah, yeah - Betan not bothered. But I was. I effing was.

I still cannot finish. I liked Ivan's book, the book where Aral dies not really but not sure if that's because of the plot development or the book. Disappointing. Which is the other one you did not like?