Let’s start all over again,shall we?

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

his jacket over her shoulders and handing her a cup of

feeling the warmth of the cup

glasses, his cool face revealed a pair

asked softly. “What’s on your mind?”

27 May G BB

252 Why Does He Hate You?

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

her gaze

in those days, we were so carefree. We thought those times weren’t good enough, but now I realise they were the best,” she said.

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

so many things she didn’t dare to do but dared to dream

1. of.

sure what I truly want now, Maggie murmured,

but I

he won’t get hurt, but I’m afraid

best, but I refuse to

Maggie’s gaze was cool as she realised

over. Maggie took

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

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

cast a glow on the swirling

herself what

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

you back, Leo said

in great shape, Maggie didn’t refuse. Along the way, the night breeze was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie sat in the passenger seat and asked, “Do you

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

the deal between him and Nathael?” Maggie

very reliable. Master Harris wouldn’t just stand by and let his grandsons fear each other apart, so he’s probably not letting these rumours go unchecked,”

Maggie let

2/4

Does He Hate You?

in him?” Leo glanced

break up with Nathael. What do you

cold. “He’s trying

for a moment,

he said. If he knew about Nathael’s feelings for her yet still insisted on breaking them up,

messed–up