# WebtoonLib — Happily Ever Afterwards #26

## Series
- title: Happily Ever Afterwards
- slug: happily-ever-afterwards-9f2227

## Chapter
- number: 26
- release_date: 2025-03-08

### Summary
The latest chapter pivots from lighthearted romance to sharp conflict, sparking a significant debate among readers. The central incident occurs after Richt carries Peony across water to protect her fragile health, only for her to immediately wade in to help a maid. This infuriates Richt, who confronts her with what readers overwhelmingly describe as harsh, rude, and brutal words. He points out that she rendered his efforts useless and cruelly implies her illness makes her a burden, causing others to suffer when they have to care for her. The reaction from the readership is deeply divided. A large portion agrees with the logic behind Richt's frustration, viewing Peony’s move as dense, thoughtless, and a genuine risk to her health and their journey. However, even those who support his point almost universally condemn his hurtful delivery and poor social skills. Conversely, other readers defend Peony's selfless intentions, interpreting her actions as a desire to contribute and not be "babied," a feeling his verbal attack only worsened. This clash highlights the tension between Richt's protective instincts and Peony's independent, kind-hearted nature. Amid the main couple's argument, the side character Devon continues to be a "scene stealer" for readers.
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### Key events
- A major argument occurs after Peony risks her health to help a maid, leading to Richt's harsh verbal outburst.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The latest chapter pivots from lighthearted romance to sharp conflict, sparking a significant debate among readers.

### Spoiler summary
The latest chapter pivots from lighthearted romance to sharp conflict, sparking a significant debate among readers. The central incident occurs after Richt carries Peony across water to protect her fragile health, only for her to immediately wade in to help a maid. This infuriates Richt, who confronts her with what readers overwhelmingly describe as harsh, rude, and brutal words. He points out that she rendered his efforts useless and cruelly implies her illness makes her a burden, causing others to suffer when they have to care for her. The reaction from the readership is deeply divided. A large portion agrees with the logic behind Richt's frustration, viewing Peony’s move as dense, thoughtless, and a genuine risk to her health and their journey. However, even those who support his point almost universally condemn his hurtful delivery and poor social skills. Conversely, other readers defend Peony's selfless intentions, interpreting her actions as a desire to contribute and not be "babied," a feeling his verbal attack only worsened. This clash highlights the tension between Richt's protective instincts and Peony's independent, kind-hearted nature. Amid the main couple's argument, the side character Devon continues to be a "scene stealer" for readers.

## Status
- data_status: complete
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Happily Ever Afterwards #26](/series/happily-ever-afterwards-9f2227/chapter-26)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/happily-ever-afterwards-9f2227

## Usage
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