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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

throwing his jacket over her shoulders and handing her

the warmth of the

showing strength. Without his glasses, his cool face revealed a pair of sharp, piercing eyes. Shedding his usual

“What’s on your mind?”

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

softly, her gaze dropping.

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

from the cutthroat orphanage, the happiness

of her youthful recklessness, there were so many things she

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now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting a hint of

to stick around Nathael, but I fear having top many memories linger

hope he won’t get hurt, but I’m afraid he’s destined to be let

but I refuse to let

realised that loving someone comes with both sweetness and

over.

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

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

cast a glow

ask herself what she

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

back, Leo

the night breeze was brisk and. refreshing.

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

the deal between him and Nathael?” Maggie asked once more.

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

Maggie let out a

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sudden interest in him?” Leo

replied, “He’s pushing me to break up with Nathael. What do you think

cold.

pondered for a moment,

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

messed–up person!