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Chapter 252

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

Maggic, throwing his jacket over her shoulders and handing her a cup

of the

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

softly. “What’s on

May

Does He Hate You?

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

her gaze

those times weren’t good enough, but now I realise they were

Camerons treated her, but rather the joy she found after being taken in from the cutthroat orphanage, the happiness of youthful naivety thinking

things she didn’t dare to do but dared to

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not sure what I truly want now, Maggie

I fear having top

hurt, but I’m afraid he’s

I refuse

as she realised that

handed it over. Maggie

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

her loyalty to them, she couldn’t

the streetlights cast a glow on the swirling dust in the air.

to ask herself

yet there were still unresolved matters,

drive you back, Leo said

was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie

been keeping a low profile for years, so there isn’t much information

him and Nathael?” Maggie asked once more.

reliable. Master Harris wouldn’t just stand by and let his grandsons fear each other apart,

Maggie let out

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sudden interest in him?” Leo glanced at

to break up with

eyes distant and cold. “He’s trying

pondered for a moment,

said. If he knew about Nathael’s feelings for her

a messed–up person!

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