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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

less than half an hour, Leo showed up behind Maggic, throwing his jacket over her shoulders and handing her a cup of hot milk

the warmth of the

next to her, his 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 mocking and detached.

“What’s on your mind?”

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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

softly, her gaze dropping.

so carefree. We thought those times weren’t good enough, but

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

many things she didn’t dare to do but

1. of.

want now, Maggie murmured, her eyes

stick around Nathael, but I

hurt, but I’m afraid he’s destined to

the best, but I

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

it over. Maggie took one and placed

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the Camerons‘ fortunes on the decline, despite her loyalty to them, she couldn’t help feeling restless

haze cleared, the streetlights cast a glow on the swirling dust in the air.

herself what she

desire to continue, yet there were still unresolved matters, leaving her unsure of what to

you back, Leo said gently.

night breeze was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie sat in the passenger seat and asked, “Do you know Timmothy?”

heard some things about him/but he’s been keeping a low profile

between him and

flying around, but none of them seem very reliable. Master Harris wouldn’t just stand by and let

let out a

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interest in him?” Leo

break up with Nathael.

distant and cold. “He’s trying to embarrass Nathael.”

pondered for a moment,

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

a messed–up