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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

throwing his jacket over her shoulders and handing her a cup of hot

it, feeling the warmth of the cup against her

his glasses, his cool face revealed a pair of sharp, piercing eyes. Shedding his usual facade, he appeared mocking and detached.

“What’s on your mind?”

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gazing into the distance at the river. He spoke slowly. “You used to

chuckled softly, her gaze

those times weren’t good enough, but now I realise they were the best,”

being taken in from the cutthroat orphanage, the happiness of youthful naivety thinking she’d broken free from fate’s chains, and the happiness of realising

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

1. of.

now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting a

but I fear having top

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

best, but I refuse to let Timmothy control myself.

cool as she realised that loving someone

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

fit the image of the pampered daughter of the Cameron

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

streetlights cast a glow on the swirling dust in the air.

also wanted to ask herself what she

yet there were still unresolved matters,

back, Leo

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

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

the deal between him and Nathael?” Maggie

them seem very reliable. Master Harris wouldn’t just stand by and let

Maggie let out

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interest in him?” Leo glanced

break up with Nathael. What do

distant and cold. “He’s trying to embarrass Nathael.”

moment, not

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

messed–up person!