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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.

Maggie went along with him.

Leo showed up behind Maggic, throwing his jacket over her shoulders and handing her a cup of hot milk tea.

it, feeling the warmth of the cup against her cold

glasses, his cool

asked softly. “What’s on your mind?”

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distance at the river. He spoke slowly. “You used to say, why bother

chuckled softly, her gaze

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

the cutthroat orphanage, the happiness of youthful naivety thinking she’d broken

youthful recklessness, there were so many things she didn’t dare to do but

1. of.

want now, Maggie murmured, her

to stick around Nathael, but I fear having top many memories linger

get hurt, but I’m afraid he’s destined to

best, but I refuse to let Timmothy control

was cool as she realised

box and handed it over.

smoke much. It didn’t fit the image of the

her loyalty to them, she couldn’t

cast a

herself what she truly wanted.

there were still unresolved matters, leaving her unsure

you back, Leo

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

profile for years, so there isn’t much

deal between him and Nathael?” Maggie asked

all sorts of rumours flying around, but none of them seem very reliable. Master Harris wouldn’t just stand by and let his grandsons fear each other apart, so he’s probably not letting these

this. Maggie let

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interest in him?” Leo glanced

with Nathael.

eyes distant and cold. “He’s

a moment,

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

messed–up person!