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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 him.

behind Maggic, throwing his jacket over her shoulders and handing her a cup of hot milk

it, feeling the warmth of the cup against her

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 usual

“What’s on your mind?”

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a cigarette and placed it between his lips, gazing into the distance at the river. He spoke slowly. “You used to say, why bother with right or wrong, as long as you know what you

her

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

found after 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 life

many things she

1. of.

not sure what I truly want now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting a hint

stick around Nathael, but I fear having top many

but I’m afraid he’s destined

I

she realised that loving someone comes

flicked open the cigarette box and handed it over. Maggie took one and placed it between

fit the image of the pampered daughter of the Cameron family,

loyalty to them, she couldn’t

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

also wanted to ask herself what she truly wanted.

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

you back,

wasn’t in great shape, Maggie didn’t refuse. Along the way, the night breeze was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie sat in the passenger seat and asked, “Do you know

him/but he’s been keeping a low profile

and Nathael?” Maggie asked once

none of them seem very reliable. Master Harris wouldn’t just stand by and let his grandsons fear

let out

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the sudden interest in him?” Leo glanced at her.

break up with Nathael. What do you think he’s

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

pondered for a moment, not denying

If he knew about Nathael’s feelings for her

a messed–up