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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.

Maggie went

Maggic, throwing his jacket

feeling the warmth of the cup against

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

asked softly. “What’s on your

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a cigarette and placed it between his lips, gazing into the distance at the river. He spoke slowly. “You used to say, why bother with right or wrong,

her

those times weren’t

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

of her youthful recklessness, there were so many things she

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want now, Maggie murmured,

to stick around Nathael, but I fear having

I’m

all the best, but I refuse to let

was cool as she realised that

flicked open the cigarette box and handed it over. Maggie took

didn’t fit the image of

loyalty to them, she couldn’t help feeling restless and found herself seeking an outlet from time to time.

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

also wanted to ask herself what she

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

drive you back,

the night breeze was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie

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

deal between him and Nathael?” Maggie

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

let out a sigh.

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Does

sudden interest in him?” Leo glanced

break up with Nathael. What do you think

frowned, his eyes distant and cold. “He’s trying to embarrass Nathael.”

pondered for a moment,

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

a messed–up person!