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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

took it, feeling the warmth of the cup

frame showing strength. Without his glasses, his cool face revealed a pair of sharp, piercing eyes.

softly. “What’s on your

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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 as you know what you

her

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

Camerons treated her, 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,

so many things she didn’t dare

1. of.

sure what I truly want now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting

stick around Nathael, but I fear

get hurt, but I’m afraid

him all the best, but I refuse

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

it over. Maggie

didn’t fit the image of the pampered daughter of the Cameron family,

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

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

to ask herself what she

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

back, Leo said

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

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

between him and Nathael?” Maggie asked once

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

this. Maggie let

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the sudden interest in him?” Leo

pushing me to break up with Nathael. What do you

distant and cold. “He’s trying to embarrass Nathael.”

moment, not denying it.

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

a messed–up person!