The First Night With the Duke — Chapter 42

Chapter 42 of The First Night With the Duke [Official] has definitely stirred up a storm of opinions, and it seems our dear Ripley is at the heart of it all – or rather, her *lack* of common sense is! 🤯 Many readers are reaching their wit's end with her perceived idiocy, wondering how a former college student from a modern era could be so incredibly dense.

Comments flooded in, expressing frustration that her "clumsy and naive" personality has crossed the line from charming to downright "embarrassing" and "delulu." 😮‍💨 It seems the comedic element of her airheadedness has worn thin for many, with fans questioning if she's simply designed to be saved 900% of the time.

But the biggest head-scratcher for fans? Ripley's shocking trust in the suspicious, closed-eyed Prince! Despite the Duke's warnings and the mountain of ointment purchases (seriously, *so much ointment*!), most are convinced he's gearing up for a major war. ⚔️ "More ointment = more injuries = definitely a war," one reader astutely pointed out, collectively facepalming over Ripley's blindness to the obvious danger.

While the overwhelming sentiment leans towards exasperation, a refreshing take popped up, appreciating Ripley's "fallibility" as a break from typical FL tropes. 🤔 Others found it amusing (or confusing) that the "plain" Prince looks identical to the Duke!

Overall, Chapter 42 has readers collectively facepalming over Ripley's choices, all while anxiously awaiting the inevitable chaos the "ugly Prince" is bound to unleash in The First Night With the Duke [Official]. Get ready for some major plot developments, folks! 💥