# WebtoonLib — The Monstrous Duke's Adopted Daughter #9

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

## Chapter
- number: 9
- release_date: 2025-03-08

### Summary
Following her emotional plea, Leslie begins to experience the warmth of the Salvator household, a stark contrast to her abusive past. A priest heals her physical scars, a development that, while showing she is being cared for, sparked debate among readers who felt the scars should have remained as a testament to her survival. The entire household staff is immediately charmed by her, comically preparing a candy jar and water in anticipation of tears, only to be astonished by her composure. A particularly heartwarming and humorous scene unfolds with the manor's chef, who is moved to tears after Leslie genuinely enjoys his cooking, a compliment he has apparently awaited for years. This kindness extends to the Duke's family, with Bethraon expressing shock at how small she is for a 12-year-old, highlighting the malnourishment she endured. Readers praise the focus on a strong maternal figure in the Duchess, finding it a refreshing change from similar stories. Overall, Leslie's courage and intelligence—achieved without the aid of reincarnation or time-travel tropes—have captured the hearts of her new protectors and the audience, who are deeply invested in seeing her finally receive the love and care she deserves.
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### Key events
- The High Priest heals Leslie's physical burn scars, though her psychological trauma remains.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Following her emotional plea, Leslie begins to experience the warmth of the Salvator household, a stark contrast to her abusive past.

### Spoiler summary
Following her emotional plea, Leslie begins to experience the warmth of the Salvator household, a stark contrast to her abusive past. A priest heals her physical scars, a development that, while showing she is being cared for, sparked debate among readers who felt the scars should have remained as a testament to her survival. The entire household staff is immediately charmed by her, comically preparing a candy jar and water in anticipation of tears, only to be astonished by her composure. A particularly heartwarming and humorous scene unfolds with the manor's chef, who is moved to tears after Leslie genuinely enjoys his cooking, a compliment he has apparently awaited for years. This kindness extends to the Duke's family, with Bethraon expressing shock at how small she is for a 12-year-old, highlighting the malnourishment she endured. Readers praise the focus on a strong maternal figure in the Duchess, finding it a refreshing change from similar stories. Overall, Leslie's courage and intelligence—achieved without the aid of reincarnation or time-travel tropes—have captured the hearts of her new protectors and the audience, who are deeply invested in seeing her finally receive the love and care she deserves.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Monstrous Duke's Adopted Daughter #9](/series/the-monstrous-dukes-adopted-daughter-cc9902/chapter-9)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-monstrous-dukes-adopted-daughter-cc9902

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