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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

throwing his jacket over her shoulders and handing her a cup of

of the cup against her cold fingers.

settled down next to her, his tall and slender frame showing strength. Without his glasses, his cool face revealed

softly. “What’s on your mind?”

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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

softly, her

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

cutthroat orphanage, the happiness of youthful naivety

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

1. of.

now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting

I fear having top many memories

but I’m afraid he’s destined

all the best, but I refuse to let

realised that loving someone comes with both sweetness and bitterness.

the cigarette box and handed it over. Maggie

It didn’t fit the image of the

on the decline, despite her loyalty to them, she couldn’t help feeling restless and found herself seeking an outlet from

cast a glow

wanted to ask herself

to continue, yet there were still

drive you back, Leo said

her foot wasn’t in great shape, Maggie didn’t refuse. Along the way, the night breeze was brisk and.

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

and

just stand by and let his grandsons fear each other apart, so he’s probably not letting these rumours go unchecked,”

this. Maggie let

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in him?” Leo glanced at

pushing me to break up with Nathael. What

cold. “He’s trying to

moment, not denying it.

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

messed–up