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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.

went along

showed up behind Maggic, throwing his jacket over

the warmth of the

next to her, his tall and slender frame showing strength. Without his glasses, his cool face revealed a pair of sharp,

softly. “What’s

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

her

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

joy she found after being taken in from the cutthroat orphanage, the happiness

many things

1. of.

Maggie murmured, her

Nathael, but I fear having top many

hope he won’t get hurt, but I’m afraid he’s

wish him all the best, but I refuse to let Timmothy control myself.

Maggie’s gaze was cool as she realised

and handed it over.

fit the image of the pampered daughter of the

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

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

to ask herself what she truly wanted.

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

drive you back, Leo said

refuse. Along the way, the night breeze was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie sat in the passenger seat

him/but he’s been keeping a low profile for years, so there isn’t much information about him, Leo replied.

and Nathael?” Maggie asked

them seem very reliable. Master Harris wouldn’t just stand by

let out a

2/4

Why Does

interest in him?” Leo

with Nathael. What do you

cold. “He’s

moment, not denying it.

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

a messed–up person!