Beware the Villainess! — Chapter 113

Alright, let's dive into what readers thought about Beware the Villainess! SE 21! This chapter brought in a new little character, Chelsea, stirring up quite a mix of reactions and some very interesting theories.

One of the biggest talking points was Chelsea herself, specifically who her parents might be! A lot of readers couldn't help but notice how much she resembles Melissa, often specifically pointing out a likeness to Melissa and the former Crown Prince (now Emperor Ian). Theories ranged from the Emperor finding a Melissa look-alike and their child ending up with Melissa, to her being Jake's hidden child, or even... wait for it... a reborn OG Melissa getting a second chance at a happy life! 😂

However, not everyone was thrilled about the new addition. There's an "unpopular opinion" popping up that feels Chelsea is taking up too much valuable epilogue space. Some readers came for more sweet, married-life rom-com moments between Melissa and Nine, or updates on other plot points (like Yohan or the werewolf issue!), and feel Chelsea's storyline, especially her occasional "bratty" moments, isn't what they signed up for in the limited chapters remaining. Others, though, just found her absolutely adorable and loved seeing her fit in, making Melissa, Nine, and even the Duke look like a happy little family unit. 🥰

Speaking of the Duke (Christian!), his interactions with Chelsea really struck a chord. Many found it heartwarming, yet also heartbreaking, seeing him show such fondness and kindness to this child compared to how he treated his own daughter, Melissa, when she was young. It sparked a debate: was he truly a villainous father, or was Melissa's perception colored by trauma and neglect? Some readers related hard, noting it feels realistic for a neglectful parent to become a much gentler grandparent. "He can't hear you over the sound of how cute my granddaughter is!" was a popular sentiment!

Now, for a moment of pure, unadulterated reader obsession: Melissa's *muscles*! 💪 Seriously, there were SO many comments just appreciating Melissa's physique, her arms, calling her a "UNIT," "fit as hell," and finding her biceps incredibly attractive. Go, Melissa! ✨

Nine also got some love, being called a "hot vampire" and noted for being good with children, though some readers still want to see him step more into the "husband" role rather than just the devoted butler. And the mention of disguises? Oh, you know everyone immediately thought of those iconic glasses and fake mustache! 🥸

Finally, a recurring wish across comments was for Melissa and Nine to have their *own* baby. While they loved seeing them with Chelsea and acknowledged they'd be great parents, the desire for a "little Nine" or "little Melissa" was strong, alongside some sadness about the werewolf reproduction issue. 🐺💔

Overall, Beware the Villainess! SE 21 was a chapter that brought cuteness, family dynamics, deep dives into character history, some hilarious reactions to character design choices (those arms!), and a bit of debate about where the story should focus in its final stretch.