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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

an hour, Leo showed up behind Maggic, throwing his jacket over

took it, feeling the warmth of the cup against her cold fingers.

glasses, his cool face revealed a pair of sharp, piercing eyes.

softly. “What’s

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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

softly, her gaze

weren’t good enough, but now I realise they were the best,” she said.

the joy she found after being taken in from the cutthroat orphanage, the happiness of youthful naivety thinking

there were so many things she didn’t dare to

1. of.

want now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting a hint

Nathael, but I fear having

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

him all the best, but I refuse to let Timmothy control myself.

cigarette. Maggie’s gaze was cool as she realised that loving someone comes with both

it over. Maggie took one and placed it between

It didn’t fit the image of the pampered

them, she couldn’t help feeling restless

cleared, the streetlights cast a

to ask herself what she truly

cigarette, she felt no desire to continue, yet there were still unresolved matters,

drive you back, Leo said

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

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

him and Nathael?” Maggie

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

this. Maggie let out

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Why Does He

him?” Leo

break up with Nathael. What

distant and cold. “He’s trying

moment, not

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

messed–up