# WebtoonLib — The Monstrous Duke's Adopted Daughter #139

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

## Chapter
- number: 139
- release_date: 2025-03-08

### Summary
The conflict between Leslie and Conrad escalates as the initial misunderstanding evolves into a reciprocal one. Although the twins, Xian and Vian, have clarified the situation to Conrad, he fails to immediately apologize to Leslie, instead continuing to avoid her, which draws significant criticism. The drama intensifies during a hunting competition where the roles are reversed. Leslie witnesses Conrad accepting a knotted ornament—a traditionally romantic gift—from an individual she mistakes for a beautiful woman. This act triggers her own jealousy and feelings of betrayal, mirroring Conrad's earlier reaction. The situation is complicated by the reveal that this person is actually a man, Sir Tevan, who enjoys cross-dressing. Despite this clarification, Conrad is faulted for his poor judgment in accepting the gift in front of Leslie without considering how it would appear, especially given their unresolved issues. Fan speculation suggests Conrad's intentions were not malicious; many believe the ornament, which matches Leslie's eye color, was actually commissioned for her as part of an awkward, poorly-planned apology. This new development has left readers divided, with some frustrated by the repetitive misunderstanding trope, while others view it as a realistic, albeit painful, communication lesson for the young and traumatized couple.
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### Safe teaser
The conflict between Leslie and Conrad escalates as the initial misunderstanding evolves into a reciprocal one.

### Spoiler summary
The conflict between Leslie and Conrad escalates as the initial misunderstanding evolves into a reciprocal one. Although the twins, Xian and Vian, have clarified the situation to Conrad, he fails to immediately apologize to Leslie, instead continuing to avoid her, which draws significant criticism. The drama intensifies during a hunting competition where the roles are reversed. Leslie witnesses Conrad accepting a knotted ornament—a traditionally romantic gift—from an individual she mistakes for a beautiful woman. This act triggers her own jealousy and feelings of betrayal, mirroring Conrad's earlier reaction. The situation is complicated by the reveal that this person is actually a man, Sir Tevan, who enjoys cross-dressing. Despite this clarification, Conrad is faulted for his poor judgment in accepting the gift in front of Leslie without considering how it would appear, especially given their unresolved issues. Fan speculation suggests Conrad's intentions were not malicious; many believe the ornament, which matches Leslie's eye color, was actually commissioned for her as part of an awkward, poorly-planned apology. This new development has left readers divided, with some frustrated by the repetitive misunderstanding trope, while others view it as a realistic, albeit painful, communication lesson for the young and traumatized couple.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Monstrous Duke's Adopted Daughter #139](/series/the-monstrous-dukes-adopted-daughter-cc9902/chapter-139)
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