I saw some posts about this, and honestly, a lot of them direct you to really questionable sites with terrible formatting and pop-up ads. It's a mess trying to find a clean copy. If you're set on reading 'Happily Ever After' online without paying, I'd actually suggest checking if your local library offers digital loans through apps like Libby or Hoopla. That's how I got access to it. It's not some random pirate site—you just need a library card, which is free. The wait can be a bit long if there's a hold list, but it's a legitimate way to read it.
I tried a few of those free novel sites once, and the experience was awful. The chapters were sometimes out of order, or the translation (if it's a translated work) was clunky and full of errors. Half the time, the site would redirect me to a betting ad. It just ruins the immersion. The library app route might take a little patience, but at least you're reading the proper version, and you're supporting the author indirectly through library purchases, which feels better than feeding some shady ad revenue farm.
If the library doesn't have it, maybe look for a legitimate free trial on a major platform like Amazon Kindle Unlimited. They often have a one-month trial, and I've seen 'Happily Ever After' pop up in those romance collections sometimes. You can binge it during the trial period and then cancel if you want. It's a bit more work than just googling 'read free online,' but the quality difference is night and day.