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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

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

the warmth of the cup against her cold

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

asked softly. “What’s on

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the river. He spoke slowly.

her gaze

those days, we were so carefree. We thought those times weren’t good enough, but now I realise they were the best,” she

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 life still held boundless

there were so many things she didn’t dare to do

1. of.

not sure what I truly want now, Maggie murmured, her eyes

Nathael, but I fear having top many

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

but I refuse to

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

flicked open the cigarette box and handed it over. Maggie took one and placed

fit the image of

couldn’t help feeling restless and found herself seeking an outlet from time to

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

herself

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

drive you back,

night breeze was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie sat

low profile for years, so there isn’t

and Nathael?” Maggie asked

Master Harris wouldn’t just stand by and let his grandsons fear each other apart, so he’s probably not

Maggie let out a sigh.

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sudden interest in him?” Leo glanced at her.

with Nathael. What

his eyes distant and cold. “He’s trying to

a moment,

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 probably to

messed–up person!