The First Night With the Duke — Chapter 44

Readers are absolutely buzzing about The First Night With the Duke: Chapter 44, and it seems this chapter has everyone in a delightful tangle of emotions! The biggest talking point? That *urgent* wedding! 👰‍♀️ Many fans are scratching their heads, wondering why Ripley would tie the knot without her parents present – seriously, "just call a carriage!" 🤦‍♀️ The informal nature and legal confusion had some calling it a "stupid decision."

Yet, for others, the urgency was profoundly heartbreaking, highlighting Ripley's fear of Zeronis going to war. Tears were shed over her potential widowhood, with one reader noting, "thank the war she's finally taking the wedding seriously." Aside from the marital drama, Ripley's failing business continues to amuse (or annoy!) some, while the Duke's brutally honest jabs at it sometimes come off as a tad too mean. And for a fun observation, did anyone else notice Ripley's parents look... like siblings? 🤔 A truly memorable chapter, indeed!