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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

Leo showed up behind Maggic, throwing his jacket over her shoulders and handing

warmth of the

his cool face revealed a pair of sharp, piercing eyes. Shedding his usual facade, he appeared mocking and

softly. “What’s on

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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

her gaze

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 broken free from fate’s chains, and the happiness of realising life still

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

1. of.

Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting a hint of uncertainty.

I fear having top many

but I’m afraid

but I refuse to

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

it over. Maggie took

much. It didn’t fit the image of the

despite her loyalty to them, she couldn’t

cast a glow on the swirling dust in the air.

also wanted to ask herself what

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

back, Leo said

didn’t refuse. Along the way, the night breeze was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie sat

heard some things about him/but he’s been keeping a low profile for years, so there isn’t much information

between him and Nathael?” Maggie

wouldn’t just stand by and let his grandsons fear each other apart, so he’s probably

this. Maggie let out a

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the sudden interest in him?” Leo glanced

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

cold. “He’s trying to embarrass

a moment,

Nathael’s feelings for her yet still insisted

messed–up