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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

less than half an hour, Leo showed up behind Maggic, throwing his jacket over her shoulders and

feeling the warmth of the cup against her cold fingers.

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

softly. “What’s on your

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spoke slowly.

chuckled softly, her

We thought those times weren’t good

great the 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, and the happiness of realising

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

1. of.

Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting a hint of uncertainty.

to stick around Nathael, but I

but I’m afraid he’s destined

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

Maggie’s gaze was cool as she realised that loving someone comes with

over. Maggie took one and placed

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

fortunes on the decline, despite her loyalty to them, she couldn’t

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

wanted to ask herself what

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

back, Leo

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

profile for years, so there isn’t much information about him,

between him and Nathael?” Maggie

flying around, but none of them seem very reliable. Master Harris wouldn’t just stand by

let out a sigh.

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sudden interest in him?” Leo glanced at her.

replied, “He’s pushing me to break up with

cold. “He’s trying to embarrass

a moment,

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

messed–up