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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 with

throwing his jacket over

it, feeling the warmth of

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

“What’s on your

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slowly. “You used to say, why bother

her gaze

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

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

things she didn’t dare

1. of.

now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting a

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

hurt, but I’m afraid he’s destined

best, but I

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

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

image of the pampered daughter

to them, she couldn’t help feeling restless and found herself seeking an outlet from time to time.

streetlights cast a glow on

ask herself what she

cigarette, she felt no desire to continue, yet there were still unresolved matters,

you back, Leo

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

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

between him and Nathael?” Maggie asked once more.

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

let out a

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the sudden interest in him?”

break up with

distant and cold. “He’s

moment, not denying

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 them up, his goal was

messed–up person!