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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 along with him.

jacket over her shoulders and

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 mocking

softly. “What’s on your mind?”

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cigarette and placed it between his lips, gazing into the distance at the river. He spoke slowly. “You used to say, why bother with right or wrong, as long as

her gaze dropping.

days, we were so carefree. We thought those times weren’t good enough, but now I realise

cutthroat orphanage,

recklessness, there were so many things she didn’t dare to do but dared to dream

1. of.

sure what I truly want now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting

want to stick around Nathael, but I fear having top many

get hurt, but I’m afraid he’s

but I refuse to let

was cool as she realised that loving someone comes with both

the cigarette box and handed it over. Maggie took one

the image of the pampered daughter of

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

cast a glow on the swirling dust in

also wanted to ask herself

she finished her cigarette, she felt no desire to continue, yet there

you back,

breeze was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie sat in

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

and Nathael?” Maggie asked once more.

none of them seem very reliable. Master Harris wouldn’t just stand by and

this. Maggie let out

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sudden interest in him?” Leo

up with Nathael. What do you think

distant and cold. “He’s trying to

moment, not

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

a messed–up