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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 him.

his jacket over her shoulders and handing her a cup of hot

of the cup against her cold fingers.

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 facade, he appeared mocking

softly. “What’s on your

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it between his lips, gazing into the distance at the river. He spoke slowly. “You used

her gaze

We thought those times weren’t good enough, but now I

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

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

1. of.

I truly want now, Maggie murmured,

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

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

I refuse to let

was cool as she realised that loving someone comes with both sweetness and

handed it over. Maggie took one

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

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

cast a glow

wanted to ask herself what

to continue, yet there were still unresolved

back,

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

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

and

just stand by and

this. Maggie let out a sigh.

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the sudden interest in him?”

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

distant and cold. “He’s trying

for a moment,

he said. If he knew about Nathael’s feelings for her yet

messed–up person!