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.

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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.

Maggie allowed herself to

of foreign wines, they relished each sip from over a dozen bottles, exploring a spectrum

vibrant performances illuminated the stage, the dim lights woven a hypnotic atmosphere

audience.

quest for intoxication, Maggie sensed her movements gradually slowing,

efforts.

the pursuit of inebriation led to a curious clarity.

glow of a

impending fallout weighed heavily on everyone’s minds,

woman in a hotel,” Mia revealed, sprawled on

heavily on Maggie, who seemed lost in thought.

a fuss now?” Mia sighed, frustration evident in her voice. That woman is even worse

over, tousling Mia’s hair and drawing her close. “Mr. Jordan won’t bring

sighed, opting

on her late mother, he sought solace in another woman less than three

of flings. Marriage was never in his plans, signalling his aversion to commitment. He wasn’t exactly

it all

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

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

to croak?”

I’ve

with jewels and diamonds, stuffed with all my favourite bling. Even in the

shine!”

up straight. “How about

Maggie remained silent.

Lucas was fervently invited, he opted for a quiet

a

practicality, she realised Mia might not require it soon, but she might be the one needing it in

is

drinking, lost in conversation, when Maggie’s phone buzzed on the

at the notification. “It’s Harris, the jerk.”

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silent for a while, showing no interest.

fighting?” Mia asked, puzzled.

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