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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

up behind Maggic, throwing his jacket over her shoulders and

the warmth of the cup against her

strength. Without his glasses, his cool face revealed a pair of sharp, piercing eyes. Shedding his usual facade, he appeared mocking

asked softly. “What’s

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

her gaze

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

orphanage, the happiness of youthful naivety thinking she’d broken free from fate’s chains, and the happiness of

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

1. of.

sure what I truly want now, Maggie murmured, her

around Nathael, but I fear having top many memories

get hurt, but I’m afraid he’s destined to be

the best, but I

as she realised that loving someone comes with

box and handed it over. Maggie took one and placed it between

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

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

cast a glow

also wanted to ask herself what she

there were still unresolved matters, leaving her unsure of what to do next.

drive you back, Leo said

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

keeping a low profile

between him and

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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sudden interest in him?” Leo glanced

“He’s pushing me to break up with Nathael. What do you

distant and cold. “He’s trying

pondered for a moment,

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 to cause him pain.

messed–up