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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 with him.

half an hour, Leo showed up behind Maggic, throwing his jacket over her shoulders and handing her a cup of hot

took it, feeling the warmth of the cup against her

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

softly. “What’s on your mind?”

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Does He Hate

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

softly, her gaze

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

cutthroat orphanage, the happiness of youthful

things she didn’t dare to do

1. of.

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

want 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

wish him all the best, but I refuse to let Timmothy control

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

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

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

with the Camerons‘ fortunes on the decline, despite her loyalty to them, she couldn’t help feeling

the streetlights cast a glow on the swirling dust in the

also wanted to ask herself what she

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

drive you back, Leo said gently.

refuse. Along the way, the night breeze was brisk

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

deal between him and Nathael?” Maggie asked once

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 again.

this. Maggie let out a

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Does

him?” Leo glanced at

up with Nathael. What do you think he’s

eyes distant and cold. “He’s

moment, not

entirely correct, there was some truth to what he said. If he knew about Nathael’s feelings for her yet still insisted on breaking them up, his

messed–up person!