# WebtoonLib — The Monstrous Duke's Adopted Daughter #137

## Series
- title: The Monstrous Duke's Adopted Daughter
- slug: the-monstrous-dukes-adopted-daughter-cc9902

## Chapter
- number: 137
- release_date: 2025-03-08

### Summary
This chapter marks a dramatic shift from the couple's previously lauded communication, plunging them into a classic misunderstanding driven by a comedic, trope-heavy plot. The central conflict arises from Conrad twice eavesdropping on conversations involving Leslie but leaving prematurely on both occasions, thus missing the crucial context. The new twin characters, Xian and Vian, are the catalysts for this chaos; a cross-dressing prank by Xian causes Conrad to mistakenly believe Leslie is involved with another boy. His trust is shaken by a poorly timed joke from Leslie, and he misses all subsequent reveals that would have clarified the situation, leaving him jealous and Leslie clueless about his change in demeanor. Reader response is sharply divided between frustration at the overused "misunderstanding" trope and amusement at the hilarious execution, with many enjoying the twins' antics and the rare sight of the main couple fighting. This development has disappointed fans who had just praised the couple’s healthy dynamic, with some now criticizing Conrad for his lack of trust and failure to communicate. A minor subplot continues with Leslie’s unsuccessful attempt to suppress the popular book her brother, Ruenti, wrote about her.
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### Safe teaser
This chapter marks a dramatic shift from the couple's previously lauded communication, plunging them into a classic misunderstanding driven by a comedic, trope-heavy plot.

### Spoiler summary
This chapter marks a dramatic shift from the couple's previously lauded communication, plunging them into a classic misunderstanding driven by a comedic, trope-heavy plot. The central conflict arises from Conrad twice eavesdropping on conversations involving Leslie but leaving prematurely on both occasions, thus missing the crucial context. The new twin characters, Xian and Vian, are the catalysts for this chaos; a cross-dressing prank by Xian causes Conrad to mistakenly believe Leslie is involved with another boy. His trust is shaken by a poorly timed joke from Leslie, and he misses all subsequent reveals that would have clarified the situation, leaving him jealous and Leslie clueless about his change in demeanor. Reader response is sharply divided between frustration at the overused "misunderstanding" trope and amusement at the hilarious execution, with many enjoying the twins' antics and the rare sight of the main couple fighting. This development has disappointed fans who had just praised the couple’s healthy dynamic, with some now criticizing Conrad for his lack of trust and failure to communicate. A minor subplot continues with Leslie’s unsuccessful attempt to suppress the popular book her brother, Ruenti, wrote about her.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Monstrous Duke's Adopted Daughter #137](/series/the-monstrous-dukes-adopted-daughter-cc9902/chapter-137)
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