Let’s start all over again,shall we?

Chapter 234 It Brings More Pain

A sense of unease gripped Maggie, her chest constricted with anxiety.

The prospect of encountering Nathael again intensified her uncase.

“Sure,” she replied promptly.

In a swift decision, Maggie sought solace in distraction.

That night, Maggie and Mia hit up one of Aquapolis’s hottest clubs, discovering Leo and Lucas already

there.

“Joyce is wrapping up her filming overseas, and she’ll be back soon,” Mia shared, perusing the menu.

“That’s a good news,” Maggie remarked, uncorking a bottle of wine and pouring generous servings for all.

Meanwhile, Lucas, donned in a black hoodie and duckbill cap, remained immersed in his laptop. His youthful face bearing a distant, pale expression.

Quiet and introspective, Lucas seldom shared much. Maggie had faith that he’d keep her request for information confidential.

Leo, clad in a light gray suit with a few shirt buttons undone, seemed less welcoming to strangers, his usual. warmth overshadowed by a touch of arrogance. His gaze, akin to bright moons, oscillated between distant chilliness and occasional softness, lingering on Maggie.

“Don’t fixate on me, just enjoy your drink,” Maggie cautioned. She’d always been on guard when he gazed at her.

Powert

In the intricate dance of understanding, while Nathael and his brother wielded the decipher minds, Leo held an unmatched comprehension of Maggie’s inner workings.

With Leo, Maggie discovered a sanctuary, confident that he’d safeguard her confidences, even if they pierced his own heart.

But… could she be causing him pain too?

Reminiscing about their shared history, Maggie recalled Leo’s usual aloofness, punctuated by moments of reckless abandon upon the revelation of what Nathael did.

of his penetrating gaze, Maggie allowed

each sip from over a dozen bottles, exploring

the dim

audience.

intoxication, Maggie sensed her movements

efforts.

often happens, the pursuit of inebriation led to

of

fallout weighed heavily on

dad’s at it again. I caught him red–handed with some woman in a hotel,” Mia revealed, sprawled on the couch with

clearly soured, Mia leaned heavily on

now?” Mia sighed, frustration evident in her voice.

hair and drawing her close. “Mr. Jordan won’t bring her home,

opting

always treated Mia kindly. Despite lavishing affection. on her late mother, he sought solace in another woman less than three years after

in his plans, signalling his aversion to commitment. He wasn’t exactly faithful,

it all

we’ll all kick the bucket one day?” Maggie’s voice

you won’t need much sleep in life because you’ll catch plenty of Z’s after you’re gone. So, gotta make that bed comfy for the long nap,” Mia replied, her gaze fixed lazily on the vibrant,

exactly? How to

the bucket, I’ve gotta

with all my favourite bling. Even in

shine!”

stood up straight. “How about

Maggie remained silent.

he opted for

a headache brewing.

soon, but she might be the one needing

everybody is cremated

conversation, when Maggie’s

at the notification. “It’s Harris, the

25 May

Brings

stared at the screen, silent for a while, showing no

fighting?”

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