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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

his jacket over her

warmth of the cup

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 facade, he appeared

“What’s

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lips, gazing into the distance at the river. He spoke slowly. “You used to say, why bother with right or wrong, as long as

chuckled softly, her gaze

times weren’t good enough, but now I realise they were the best,” she said.

being taken in from the cutthroat orphanage, the happiness of youthful naivety thinking she’d broken free from

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

1. of.

sure what I truly want now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting a

I fear

hurt, but I’m afraid

the best, but I refuse to let Timmothy control

gaze was cool as she realised that loving someone comes with

it over. Maggie took

didn’t fit the image of the pampered daughter of the Cameron family,

the decline, despite her loyalty to them, she couldn’t help feeling restless and found herself seeking an outlet from

the faint haze cleared, the streetlights cast a glow on the

to ask herself what she truly

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

back,

night breeze was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie sat

keeping a low profile for years, so there isn’t much

him and Nathael?” Maggie asked once more.

around, but none of them seem very reliable. 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

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in him?” Leo

me to break up with Nathael. What do you think he’s

cold. “He’s trying to embarrass Nathael.”

pondered for a moment,

entirely correct, there was some truth to what he said. If he knew about Nathael’s feelings for her

messed–up