Kingdom of Knuffel

So.
A manga in Webtoons. The main story has already concluded, though they are now publishing a sequel - which I expect to be short.
I've binge read it like crazy.
Anyone read it?

Little summary for those who did not.
So little poor child suddently finds out she's a bastard daughter of the emperor, who brings her to palace - only to be ignored by everyone and mistreated by her half-siblings. (Made me think of Candy Candy.)
Then she meets this talking cat, who happens to be a divine creature and can change to human shape at will, and they soon become great friends.
Years pass... and as they grow their feelings for each other grow too - but because this is a romantic story they can't just tell each other right away

He's the kind of toxic guy I usually hate to read about in romantic stories - possessive, protective, tough, jealous. But because this seems to be his "beast" side and he makes an effort to be more "human" for her, I did not find him repulsive.
Also she looks frail. but she's been through a lot and has toughned up A LOT.

They are both always thinking "oh, you are so naive and I must protect you" about the other one, so much that it reachs a point of ridicule, and still I enjoyed reading it.

But to be honest, the character I liked the most was her half-brother, who has such a nice character arc. Also he's super cute.

Oh I love this one too!!! I finally finished it recently. It was so cute when he was a baby cat and then they all grew up all hot!

I totally agree about the toxic traits- But since he's working on them its not as bad!

I started reading it, but fell behind....and once they made all but the first few chapters paid or time restricted (including ones I already unlocked) I gave up .-.

I really liked it though :D

Wait did that happen? I read it on Webtoons and it was free to read...

On no that sucks :(

Last time I checked it was, but I don't blame them.

It might be you can unlock an episode to read for free, but it relocks after a certain period of time? I'm not sure.

Aw man... that sucks. I was reading it as it was releasing. I think they lock it after its a finished story.

well there's always the illegal sites lol Idk I pay for webtoons but I hate when they make free webtoons paid.... like excuse me not everyone can afford that.

I went and did a search for this and read the first few chapters, but.... not my style.
The whole abused-by-family dynamic is really hard for me to get past. If one of you wants to let me know whereabouts, chapter-wise, things clear up on that front (if they ever do), maybe I'll try jumping back into the story from there?