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Amid the general impatience, some readers have focused on key details, speculating that Richt's eventual treason was a pre-arranged plan with his brother, based on the line \"before you MAKE me a traitor.\" While the previous chapter's execution of the Richt-Hestia relationship alienated readers, a new comment praises the story for not erasing his past feelings, adding a layer of narrative complexity. Nonetheless, the flashback is a contentious arc that has stalled the main romance, becoming a \"make or break\" point for the audience."},"source":{"canonical_path":"/series/happily-ever-afterwards-9f2227/chapter-37","citation_title":"WebtoonLib — Happily Ever Afterwards #37","content_type":"chapter_summary","last_updated":"2026-07-27T01:55:53.888Z"},"data_status":"partial"},"untrusted":{"user_comments":[]},"see_also":{"for_series_detail":"/llms-series/happily-ever-afterwards-9f2227"}}