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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.

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

of the cup against her cold fingers.

tall and slender frame showing strength. Without his glasses, his cool face revealed a

softly. “What’s

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

chuckled softly, her

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

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

many things she didn’t dare to do but dared to

1. of.

Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting a hint

to stick around Nathael, but I fear having top many

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

best, but I refuse to let Timmothy

gaze was cool as she realised

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

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

fortunes on the decline, despite her loyalty to them, she couldn’t help feeling restless and found

cast a glow on the swirling dust in the

wanted to ask herself what she truly wanted.

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

drive you back, Leo said

didn’t refuse. Along the way, the night breeze was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie

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

deal between him and Nathael?” Maggie

just stand by and let his grandsons fear each other apart, so he’s probably not letting these rumours go unchecked,” Leo

Maggie let out a

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him?”

pushing me to break up with Nathael. What

cold. “He’s

moment, not denying

he knew about Nathael’s feelings for her yet still insisted on breaking them up, his

a messed–up person!