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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.

went along

showed up behind Maggic, throwing his jacket over her shoulders

warmth of the cup against her

settled down next to her, his tall and slender frame showing strength. Without his glasses, his cool face revealed a pair of sharp, piercing eyes. Shedding his usual

softly. “What’s

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Why Does

He spoke slowly. “You used to say, why bother with right

her gaze

in those days, we were so carefree. We thought those times weren’t good enough, but now I realise they were the best,” she said.

from the cutthroat orphanage, the happiness of youthful naivety thinking she’d broken free from fate’s chains, and the

of her youthful recklessness, there were so many things she didn’t dare

1. of.

want now, Maggie murmured, her

but I fear having

I’m afraid he’s destined to be let

wish him all the best, but I refuse to let

Maggie’s gaze was cool as she realised that loving someone comes with both sweetness and bitterness.

the cigarette box and handed it over. Maggie took

didn’t fit the image of the pampered

she couldn’t help feeling restless

cleared, the streetlights cast a glow on the swirling dust

herself what she truly wanted.

cigarette, she felt no desire to continue, yet there were

back, Leo said gently.

Maggie didn’t refuse. Along the way, the night breeze was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie sat in the passenger

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

and Nathael?”

flying around, but none of them seem very reliable. Master Harris wouldn’t just stand by and let his grandsons fear each other

let out a

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the sudden interest in him?”

replied, “He’s pushing me to break up with Nathael. What do you think

cold. “He’s trying to embarrass

for a moment, not denying it.

was some truth to what he said. If he knew about Nathael’s feelings for her yet still insisted on breaking them up, his

messed–up person!