Long After the Ending — Chapter 20

Readers absolutely fell head over heels for the Duke in Long After the Ending Chapter 20! The overwhelming consensus? He's just the cutest, sweetest thing ever! 🥰

Everyone was cracking up at his "gorilla dance of joy" and found his super-secret hiding spot—complete with Captain Duckduck books, messy love letters, and skincare (and yes, maybe some questionable cucumbers lol) 😂—endearingly hilarious. His deep affection and somewhat awkward attempts to express it truly won hearts.

A big topic of discussion was the Captain Duckduck book itself. With the new scarred version appearing, readers are convinced the author knows the Duke intimately. The main theories? It's either his wise mother expressing her feelings, Astel herself, or even the original FL! 🤔 This little mystery added a nice layer of depth.

While most comments were pure adoration, some readers shared anxieties about future drama, like the blonde girl or the potential fallout from giving the tantrum-throwing child the book. Still, the dominant feeling is pure joy for the Duke and Astel's budding relationship. He's truly a golden retriever Duke! ✨