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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 along with him.

throwing his jacket over her shoulders and

feeling the warmth of

settled 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

asked softly. “What’s on your

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

chuckled softly, her

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

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

there were so many things she didn’t dare to do but dared to dream

1. of.

now, Maggie murmured, her eyes

stick around Nathael, but I fear having top many

hope he won’t get hurt, but I’m afraid he’s

all the best, but I refuse to let

me a cigarette. Maggie’s gaze was cool as she realised that loving someone comes

and handed it over. Maggie took one and placed it between her lips.

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

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

the streetlights cast a glow on the swirling dust in

wanted to ask herself what she

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

drive you back, Leo said

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

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

between him and Nathael?” Maggie asked once

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

Maggie let out a

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in him?”

me to break up with Nathael.

frowned, his eyes distant and cold. “He’s trying

a moment, not denying

what he said. If he knew about Nathael’s feelings for her yet still insisted on breaking them up, his goal was probably

a messed–up person!