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.

of his penetrating gaze, Maggie allowed herself to

the allure of foreign wines, they relished each sip from over

performances illuminated the stage, the dim lights woven

audience.

intoxication, Maggie sensed her movements

efforts.

happens, the pursuit of inebriation led to a curious

the glow of

impending fallout weighed heavily on

with some woman in a hotel,” Mia revealed, sprawled on the couch with an XO bottle

on Maggie, who seemed lost

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

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

sighed, opting for silence.

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

never in his plans, signalling his aversion

it all

ever thought about the fact that we’ll all

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,

How to croak?”

eyes sparkled with enthick the bucket, I’ve gotta splurge on

out with jewels and diamonds, stuffed with all

shine!”

palpable, Mia stood up straight. “How about we coffin shop

Maggie remained silent.

Lucas was fervently invited, he opted for a quiet

a headache brewing.

soon, but she might

everybody is cremated

continued drinking, lost in conversation, when Maggie’s

eyebrow at the notification.

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stared at the screen, silent for a

two fighting?” Mia asked,

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