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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

of the cup against

settled down next to her, his tall and slender frame showing strength. Without his glasses, his cool face revealed

softly. “What’s on your mind?”

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river. He spoke slowly. “You used to say, why bother with right

softly, her gaze

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

after being taken in from the cutthroat orphanage, the happiness

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

1. of.

Maggie murmured, her eyes

Nathael, but I fear having top many

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 with

handed it over. Maggie took one

the image of

loyalty to them, she couldn’t help feeling restless and

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

herself what she truly wanted.

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

back,

way, the night breeze was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie sat in the passenger

profile for years,

and Nathael?” Maggie asked once

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

Maggie let out

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the sudden interest in him?” Leo

pushing me to break up with Nathael. What do you think he’s after?”

his eyes distant and cold.

a moment, not

Leo might not be 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 goal was probably

messed–up person!