Let’s start all over again,shall we?

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 her shoulders and handing her a cup of hot

the warmth of the cup against her

strength. Without his glasses, his cool face revealed a pair of sharp, piercing eyes. Shedding

“What’s on

27 May G BB

Does He Hate

He spoke slowly. “You used

chuckled softly, her

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

how great the Camerons treated her, but rather the joy she 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

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

1. of.

want now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting a hint of uncertainty.

I fear having top many memories

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

but I refuse to let

she realised that loving someone comes with both sweetness and bitterness.

over. Maggie

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

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

cast a glow on

ask herself what she truly

she finished her cigarette, she felt no desire to continue, yet there were still unresolved matters, leaving her unsure of what

you back,

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

things about him/but he’s been keeping a low profile for years, so there isn’t much information about him, Leo replied.

the deal between him and Nathael?” Maggie asked

reliable. Master Harris wouldn’t just stand by and let his grandsons

let

2/4

Why Does

in him?” Leo glanced at her.

with Nathael. What

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

a moment, not denying it.

knew about Nathael’s feelings for her yet still insisted on breaking them up, his goal

a messed–up