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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

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

feeling the warmth of

cool face revealed a pair of sharp,

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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,

chuckled softly, her gaze

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

found after being taken in from the cutthroat orphanage, the happiness of youthful naivety thinking

things she didn’t dare to do but dared to

1. of.

I truly want now, Maggie

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

best, but I

as she realised that loving someone comes with

cigarette box and handed it over. Maggie took one and placed it between her lips.

It didn’t fit the image of the pampered daughter of the Cameron

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

faint haze cleared, the streetlights cast a glow on the swirling dust in the

to ask herself what she truly wanted.

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

you back, Leo said

breeze was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie sat in the passenger

keeping a low profile for years, so there isn’t much information about him, Leo replied.

deal between him and Nathael?”

by and let his grandsons fear each other apart, so he’s probably not letting

Maggie let out a

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in him?” Leo glanced at

break up with Nathael. What do you think he’s after?”

cold. “He’s

for a moment, not

entirely correct, there was some truth to what he said. If he knew about Nathael’s feelings for her

messed–up