Season 3 of Bridgerton left fans with a collective gasp – Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton are engaged! While many swooned over this long-awaited pairing, others were left scratching their heads. Did "Polin," as fans affectionately call them, just skip a few chapters in the romance novel?
Let’s face it, Colin wasn’t exactly Mr. Darcy in the previous seasons. "He was charming enough," admits one fan online, "But a bit clueless, especially when it came to Penelope." Penelope, our sweet, unassuming heroine, often found herself overshadowed, her affections for Colin going unnoticed.
But Season 3 brought a change. Penelope, emboldened by her secret identity as Lady Whistledown and a newfound sense of self, captivated not just the Ton with her gossip, but Colin with her wit and charm.
"The chemistry was undeniable," gushes another fan, "That carriage scene? Steamy!"
Which is exactly why Colin's sudden proposal threw everyone for a loop.
One minute they're sharing a passionate moment, the next Colin's down on one knee. The internet, understandably, exploded.
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