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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

throwing his jacket over her shoulders and

warmth of the cup against her cold

his cool

asked softly. “What’s on

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

her

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

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 she’d broken free from fate’s chains, and the happiness of realising life still held boundless opportunities.

so many things she didn’t dare to do

1. of.

now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting

want to stick around Nathael, but I fear having

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

I refuse to

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

it over. Maggie took one and placed it between her

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

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

haze cleared, the streetlights cast a glow on the swirling dust in the

ask herself what she truly

to continue, yet there were still unresolved matters, leaving her unsure

you back, Leo said

way, the night breeze was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie sat in the passenger seat and

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

him and

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 explained

let out a sigh.

2/4

Does

interest in him?” Leo glanced at

with Nathael. What do

and cold. “He’s

pondered for a moment,

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

a messed–up