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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

throwing his jacket

of the

his cool face revealed a pair

softly. “What’s on your

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

softly, her gaze dropping.

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

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

so many things

1. of.

truly want now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting a hint of

want to stick around Nathael, but I fear

hope he won’t get hurt, but I’m

I

realised that loving someone comes with both

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

the image of the pampered daughter

them, she couldn’t help feeling restless

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

to ask herself what she

yet there were still unresolved matters,

drive you back, Leo

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

about him/but he’s been keeping a low profile for

deal between him and Nathael?” Maggie asked

are 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 each other apart, so he’s probably not letting these rumours go unchecked,” Leo explained

Maggie let

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the sudden interest in him?” Leo glanced at

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

eyes distant and cold. “He’s trying to embarrass

a moment, not denying

not be entirely correct, there was some truth to what he said. If he knew about Nathael’s feelings

messed–up person!