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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

behind Maggic, throwing his jacket over her shoulders and

took it, feeling the warmth of the cup against her cold

frame showing strength. Without his glasses, his cool face revealed a pair of sharp, piercing eyes. Shedding his usual facade, he appeared mocking

“What’s

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a cigarette and placed it between his lips, gazing into the distance at the river. He spoke slowly. “You used to say, why bother with right or wrong, as

chuckled softly, her

were so carefree. We thought those times weren’t good enough, but now I realise they were

about how great the Camerons treated her, but rather the joy she found after being taken in from the cutthroat orphanage, the happiness of youthful naivety thinking

recklessness, there were so many things she didn’t dare to do but

1. of.

truly want now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting a

but I fear having

get hurt, but I’m afraid he’s

but I refuse to let Timmothy

a cigarette. Maggie’s gaze was cool as she realised that loving someone

the cigarette box and handed it over. Maggie took one and placed it between her lips.

fit the image of the pampered daughter of the Cameron family,

loyalty to them, she couldn’t help feeling restless and found herself seeking an outlet from time

a glow on the swirling

to ask herself what

to continue, yet there were

drive you back, Leo

the way, the night breeze was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie sat in the passenger seat and asked, “Do you know

things about him/but he’s been keeping a low profile for years, so there isn’t much information about him,

the deal between him and Nathael?” Maggie asked once

Master Harris wouldn’t just stand by and let his grandsons fear each other apart, so he’s probably not letting these rumours go unchecked,”

let out a sigh.

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him?”

to break up with Nathael. What do you think he’s after?”

cold. “He’s trying to embarrass

a moment, not

said. If he knew about Nathael’s feelings for her yet still insisted on breaking them up, his goal was probably to cause him pain.

messed–up