Long After the Ending — Chapter 44

Alrighty, let's dive into what readers thought about Long After the Ending Chapter 44! This chapter definitely sparked some diverse reactions. A big talking point was the potential for a genuine friendship between Elena and Astel 🥰. Readers are really rooting for them to connect and build a healthy relationship.

Meanwhile, the King, Lian, continues to be... well, Lian! Opinions are *very* split here. Some readers who previously hated him surprisingly found him cute after Astel gave him a good thrashing 😂, even admitting they like their dynamic! Others still firmly despise him 😤 and were glad he wasn't let completely off the hook. It seems his interactions with Astel provided some much-needed sitcom energy for some.

And the burning question on many minds? Is Astel pregnant?! 🤔 The mentions of nausea and stress eating, plus some talk about 'seeds,' has several readers convinced a baby is on the way 🤰. Oh, and don't forget the collective cry: "Where is Hugh?!" We miss our golden retriever boy! 😭

Overall, Long After the Ending Chapter 44 brought potential friendships, lingering (and sometimes softening!) hate for the King, pregnancy speculation, and a longing for a certain missing character!