Happily Ever Afterwards — Chapter 44

Scrolling through the comments for **Happily Ever Afterwards**, **Chapter 44**, it seems readers had quite the mix of emotions! Overall, the fluffy shopping date was a hit, showing off the couple's sweet dynamic. Many swooned over Richt, declaring him the ultimate "find a man" goal for carrying all those bags and just being generally *hot* and *heavenly* 🥵.

But let's not forget Peony! Readers absolutely showered her with praise too, calling her ethereal and loving her outfit. Everyone just wants these two to have their moment and "JUST LET THEM BE HAPPY FOR ONCE 😭"!

However, the peace was threatened, and the dominant concern (or frustration!) was the reappearance of the shadowy figure. "Who the heck is tht lurker??" and "shadowy figure go away" were common refrains, with readers bracing themselves for potential angst or danger just as the ML is opening up 😬. Specific details like Richt's shirt buttons mysteriously vanishing also got a fun mention 😂, along with little observations about the workers and historical accuracy.