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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

hour, Leo showed up behind Maggic, throwing his jacket over her shoulders and

took it, feeling the warmth of the cup

settled down next to her, his tall and slender frame showing strength. Without his glasses, his cool face revealed

“What’s on

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his lips, gazing into the distance at the river. He spoke slowly. “You used to say, why bother with

softly, her

those times weren’t good

about 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

things she didn’t dare to

1. of.

truly want now, Maggie murmured,

I fear having top

hurt, but I’m afraid he’s destined to

wish him all the best, but I refuse to let Timmothy

Maggie’s gaze was cool as she realised that

open the cigarette box and handed it over. Maggie took

smoke much. It didn’t fit the image of the pampered daughter of

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

streetlights cast a

ask herself

there

you back, Leo said gently.

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

him/but he’s been keeping a low profile

him and Nathael?” Maggie asked

seem very reliable. Master Harris wouldn’t just stand by and let his grandsons fear each other apart, so he’s probably not letting

let out a

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sudden interest in him?” Leo glanced

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

distant and cold. “He’s trying

pondered for a moment, not denying it.

might 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 probably to cause

messed–up