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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.

Leo showed up behind Maggic, throwing his jacket over her shoulders and handing her a cup of

warmth of

tall and slender frame showing strength. Without his glasses, his cool face revealed a pair of sharp, piercing eyes. Shedding his usual facade, he appeared

“What’s

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

chuckled softly, her gaze

We thought those times weren’t good enough, but now

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

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

1. of.

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

Nathael, but I fear having top many memories linger

but I’m afraid he’s destined to be

all the best, but I refuse to let Timmothy

a cigarette. Maggie’s gaze was cool as she realised that

and handed it over. Maggie took one

fit the image of the

them, she couldn’t help feeling restless and found herself seeking an outlet from time to

faint haze cleared, the streetlights cast a glow on

herself what she

no desire to continue, yet there were still unresolved matters, leaving

back, Leo

refuse. Along the way, the night breeze was brisk and. refreshing.

a low profile for years, so there isn’t

and Nathael?”

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

Maggie let out a sigh.

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interest in him?”

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

distant and cold. “He’s trying to

moment, not

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

messed–up