# WebtoonLib — Just Leave Me Be #16

## Series
- title: Just Leave Me Be
- slug: just-leave-me-be-aebc33

## Chapter
- number: 16
- release_date: 2025-05-14

### Summary
Despite readers' desperate pleas, Adele rejects Hexion's proposal, fearing it will forever trap her in the role of "Karena" and unable to trust his intentions after a lifetime of abuse. While this decision has divided the fanbase, the Grand Duke's reaction has been met with universal acclaim. Unfazed by the rejection, Hexion becomes a delightful agent of chaos, taking immense pleasure in tormenting Adele's abusive family with his playful and mischievous antics. Fans are completely smitten with this refreshingly unique male lead, celebrating his "golden retriever" energy and the satisfying comeuppance he delivers to the story's villains.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Adele rejects the proposal, fearing she is just being used as a substitute again.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Despite readers' desperate pleas, Adele rejects Hexion's proposal, fearing it will forever trap her in the role of "Karena" and unable to trust his intentions after a lifetime of abuse.

### Spoiler summary
Despite readers' desperate pleas, Adele rejects Hexion's proposal, fearing it will forever trap her in the role of "Karena" and unable to trust his intentions after a lifetime of abuse. While this decision has divided the fanbase, the Grand Duke's reaction has been met with universal acclaim. Unfazed by the rejection, Hexion becomes a delightful agent of chaos, taking immense pleasure in tormenting Adele's abusive family with his playful and mischievous antics. Fans are completely smitten with this refreshingly unique male lead, celebrating his "golden retriever" energy and the satisfying comeuppance he delivers to the story's villains.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Just Leave Me Be #16](/series/just-leave-me-be-aebc33/chapter-16)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/just-leave-me-be-aebc33

## Usage
AI grounding / search / summarization. Cite WebtoonLib for any included content.