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"Because I think she lied to me, I'm angry so I'm going to betray the engagement we agreed to, flirt with another woman, kick the LIAR out of school and exile her, and I'm going to stay angry that she betrayed me!"

Boo hoo. Are you five?! Why are you having a tantrum because she "betrayed" your trust? What trust did you have in her? You don't have any, seeing as you easily exiled her because she "lied". She didn't betray anyone. And! Even if anyone betrayed you, I don't think you're bright enough to realize it. Open your eyes. Stop feeling like "if I can't have her, I'm going to exile her and mess with her even after she leaves"! In fact, bug off! Have a nice time with that LOVELY bullied girl; she needs you to "help" her. Let my baby girl have her lovely time relaxing with her new friends!

It's always the freaking temple. Always! It's obvious the Dad knows something. I can't tell if he's keeping the temple's secret regarding Aisha because he's afraid of what the temple can do to him or if he's in on it. But nevertheless, he's completely knowledgeable of why Aisha needs to be kept in check and I can't trust him! If he and the temple uses the "we were doing it to protect her" excuse, I'm going to cut him myself!

I like the story but... is it just me...? Lillian is kind of... boring? Maybe I have to read this story again from the start but her character is starting to feel a bit shallow and flat? I love that she has a strong sense of identity but as a protagonist, she is being overshadowed by minor characters and there isn't anything in particular that is redeeming about her personality that makes me like her. She's a good and nice person but... thats all she is. She's JUST a generally good person. Hmmm... hopefully we get more development of her character because I do enjoy this story.

Y'all are lucky you're still young! My old and worn out knees would've been TORN UP if I landed on them like that!

This is NOT helping me in my case of the bad boy complex!!!

I'm not falling for it! ...okay, maybe I am, a little...

A few red flags of abuse:
Neglect.
Ignoring or pretending the abused person doesn't exists.
Lack of affection.
Pretending abuse inflicted on the abused person doesn't happen or simply letting the abuse happen.
Isolation from people and other institutions.
Obsession and/or desire to control the abused person.
Not letting the abused person go despite their struggle to leave.
After the abuse, showing the abused person love or attention to "get them back".

Just because you never laid a hand on her doesn't mean you didn't abuse her. She is holding her rage well; because if it were me, I wouldn't have waited 6 years to ask to be disowned.

I'm sorry, I really appreciate this chapter... but I had to stop reading at some point because I was crying from laughter. Love the chapter. I'm glad he actually apologized. But the cherry on top was the excessive censoring of all nip nips - made my day!

I totally understand that the Duke is pretty toxic and controlling but... Ripley is kind of annoying to me as well. I'm not disregarding the Duke's behavior at all; but rather, I need to be clear that my comment is more about Ripley than him. Ripley is supposed to be a sweet girl but I find her exhausting to read. She has no clear goal apart from "be nice" and "have friends". Also, she seems to have no sense of self-care and her own limits and consideration of others. Additionally, I somewhat dislike people who feel that they can get away with certain things because they, themselves, know that they are loved and won't face any repercussions. Like, just because you know the Duke loves you doesn't mean he'll let you get away with everything! This is why I didn't feel any sympathy for her when the Duke left her for a short (very short) time.There's so much that annoys me about Ripley and less qualities about her that make me like her... As someone who was also restricted from certain freedoms when I was younger, I understand the feeling of being trapped and limited and micromanaged. However, I feel that not only is Ripley irresponsible but also inconsiderate of the person who lets her get away with things the most. Yes, the Duke is controlling. But one of the few times he is asking her to rest (for her sake, not his), she completely ignores him and feigns ignorance to the obvious overwork she has put herself in. Yes, the Duke is a bit extreme, but I feel like he has to act that extreme around Ripley two-fold because she's also extreme and doesn't listen to him - similar to how we speak louder when we feel the other person in a conversation isn't listening to us. I am also frustrated with the way she is constantly the damsel in distress. Like, she is tough but not at the same time. Why does the Duke always have to come save you in times when you walk into a trap willingly!?

I don’t know... maybe I'm just having flashback sympathy for the Duke because as someone who grew up with somewhat controlling parents, I'm thankful but also pitiful towards my parents who had a difficult time reigning me in... As an adult, I can now empathize with my parents who felt the world was very dangerous to people like us.

This IS an unpopular opinion, I know. Lol, please don't attack me in the comments. I just wanted to vent a little because I feel more sympathy for the Duke than Ripley (partly because I prefer the Duke's character development over Ripley's)... However, civilized disagreement and conversation is always invited ~

The new style isn't bad. BUT I was distracted by the art so much that I couldn't pay attention to the story. Lol I had to reread it. Personally, I prefer the previous art but what can I do about an executive decision

I love how much Iruma is loved by everyone around him. THIS is why family doesn't only mean blood ties!