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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 along

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

feeling the warmth of the cup against her cold fingers.

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

asked softly. “What’s on

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and placed it 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

her gaze dropping.

times weren’t good

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

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

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sure what I truly want now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting a hint of uncertainty.

I fear having

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

but I refuse to

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

and handed it over. Maggie took one and placed it between

the image of

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

cleared, the streetlights cast a glow on the swirling dust

ask herself what she

she finished her cigarette, she felt no desire to continue, yet there

drive you back, Leo said gently.

Maggie didn’t refuse. Along the way, the night breeze was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie

low profile for years, so there isn’t much

deal between him and Nathael?” Maggie asked once more.

stand by and let his grandsons fear each

let

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in him?” Leo glanced

replied, “He’s pushing me to break up with Nathael. What do you

and cold. “He’s trying to embarrass

moment,

not be entirely correct, there was some truth to what he said. If he knew about Nathael’s feelings for her yet still insisted on breaking

messed–up person!