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Chapter 252 Why Does He Hate You?

Listening to the busy tone on the phone, Maggie felt absent–minded and feeling down.

She sat in the car for a while, lost in thought, and then, disregarding her injured ankle, she drove to the riverside to clear her mind.

So much had happened recently–too much to put into words–leaving her feeling choked up

With her injury, walking wasn’t easy.

and uneasy.

Maggie found a bench and sat there, watching the ferries shuttle back and forth across the river. As the sun set, the sparkling lights began to illuminate the surroundings.

The sky wasn’t completely dark yet, but a hint of nighttime chill was already in the air.

Just then, Leo’s call came through.

Maggie picked up the phone. “Leo?”

“Sierra has stepped up to claim the piano video you posted a few days ago. It’s been gaining popularity rapidly lately, with mixed reviews. Leo got right to the point

Going ahead with her plan should have been something to celebrate, but Maggie couldn’t find any joy in it right now.

The more they praise her now, the harder she’ll crash later, Maggie said softly.

Just then, the honk of a car horn broke the silence.

Leo paused for a second before asking. “Where are you?”

“By the river, getting some fresh air, Maggie replied.

“Not feeling too great?” Leo asked in a warm tone.

“Yep.” Maggie didn’t feel like elaborating. Some things were meant to be handled and borne on your own.

“I’ll come over, Leo said firmly.

“No need. It’s not a big deal. I’m just taking a breather…” Maggie tried to decline, but Leo insisted.

this, Maggie went along with

Leo showed up behind Maggic, throwing his jacket

warmth of the cup

his tall and slender frame showing strength. Without his glasses, his cool

softly. “What’s

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gazing into the distance at the river. He spoke slowly. “You used to say, why bother

her gaze

days, we were so carefree. We thought those times weren’t good enough,

cutthroat orphanage, the happiness of youthful naivety thinking she’d broken free

so many things she didn’t dare to do but

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what I truly want now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting a hint of

stick around Nathael, but I fear having top many memories linger

won’t get hurt, but I’m afraid he’s destined to be

but I refuse to let Timmothy

gaze was cool as she realised that loving someone comes with both

cigarette box and handed it over.

much. It didn’t fit the image of the pampered daughter of the Cameron

she couldn’t help feeling restless and

cast a glow on the swirling dust in the

herself what she truly wanted.

no desire to continue, yet there were still

drive you back,

Maggie didn’t refuse. Along the way, the night breeze was brisk and.

been keeping a low profile for years, so there

him and Nathael?” Maggie asked once

but none of them seem very reliable. Master Harris wouldn’t just stand by and let his grandsons fear each other apart, so he’s probably not letting

Maggie let

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him?”

me to break up with Nathael.

and cold. “He’s trying to embarrass

a moment, not denying

he knew about Nathael’s

a messed–up person!