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.

his penetrating gaze, Maggie allowed herself

relished each sip from over a dozen bottles, exploring a spectrum

the dim lights woven a hypnotic

audience.

for intoxication, Maggie sensed her movements

efforts.

of inebriation led

the glow of a cigarette.

impending fallout weighed heavily

him red–handed with some woman in a

leaned heavily on Maggie, who seemed lost

time, so why bother making a fuss now?” Mia sighed, frustration

over, tousling Mia’s hair and drawing her close. “Mr. Jordan

opting

a model of virtue, but he had always treated Mia kindly. Despite lavishing affection. on her late

or genuine affection, Jordan had a history of flings. Marriage was never in his plans, signalling his aversion to commitment. He wasn’t exactly faithful, but he didn’t deceive anyone

found it all quite

you ever thought about the fact that we’ll all kick the bucket one day?”

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, surreal stage, resembling a beautiful

How to croak?”

the bucket, I’ve gotta splurge on

stuffed with all my

shine!”

Mia stood up straight. “How about we coffin shop

Maggie remained silent.

Lucas was fervently invited, he opted for a quiet

a headache brewing.

require it soon, but she might be the one needing it in

is

in conversation, when Maggie’s phone buzzed

an eyebrow at the

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It Brings

the screen, silent for a while, showing no interest.

two fighting?” Mia asked,

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