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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 with

behind Maggic, throwing his jacket over her shoulders and

feeling the warmth of the cup against her

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

softly. “What’s

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river. He spoke slowly. “You used to say, why bother with right or wrong, as long as you know

chuckled softly, her

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

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

of her youthful recklessness, there were so many things she didn’t dare to do but dared to dream

1. of.

not sure what I truly want now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting a hint

Nathael, but I fear having top many memories linger

but I’m afraid he’s destined to

the best, 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

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

decline, despite her loyalty to them, she couldn’t help feeling

the faint haze cleared, the streetlights cast a glow

herself what

her cigarette, she felt no desire to continue, yet there were still unresolved matters, leaving

you back, Leo said gently.

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

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

deal between him and Nathael?” Maggie

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,” Leo

let out a

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sudden interest in him?” Leo

up with Nathael. What do you think

cold.

a moment, not denying it.

said. If he knew about Nathael’s feelings for her yet still insisted on breaking

a messed–up