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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.

this, Maggie went

jacket over her shoulders and handing her

warmth of the cup

next to her, his tall and slender frame showing strength. Without his glasses, his cool face revealed a pair of sharp, piercing

asked softly. “What’s on your

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the distance at the river. He spoke slowly. “You used to say, why bother with right or wrong, as long as you

her gaze dropping.

in those days, we were so carefree. We thought those times weren’t

cutthroat orphanage, the happiness of youthful naivety thinking she’d broken free from fate’s chains, and

things

1. of.

now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting a hint of

but I

hurt, but I’m afraid

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

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

flicked open the cigarette box and handed it over. Maggie took one and placed it

didn’t fit the image

her loyalty to them, she couldn’t help feeling restless and found herself

a glow on

also wanted to ask herself

there were still unresolved matters, leaving her unsure of what

back, Leo said gently.

didn’t refuse. Along the way, the night breeze was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie sat in

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

between him and Nathael?”

are all sorts of rumours flying 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

let out

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the sudden interest in him?”

with

frowned, his eyes distant and cold. “He’s

moment, not

truth to what he said. If he knew about Nathael’s feelings for her yet still insisted on breaking them

a messed–up