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 him.

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

the warmth of the cup

his tall and slender frame showing strength. Without his glasses, his cool face

“What’s on your

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between his lips, gazing into the distance at the river. He spoke slowly. “You used

softly, her gaze

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

the Camerons treated her, but rather the joy she found after being taken in from the cutthroat orphanage, the

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

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I truly want now, Maggie murmured, her

but I fear having top

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

the best, but I refuse to let Timmothy control

as she realised that loving someone comes

over. Maggie took one and placed it between her

didn’t fit the image of the pampered daughter of the Cameron

loyalty to them, she couldn’t help feeling restless and

cleared, the streetlights cast a glow on

herself what

to continue, yet there were still unresolved matters, leaving her unsure of what

back, Leo

didn’t refuse. Along the way, the night breeze was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie sat in the passenger seat and asked, “Do you know

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

between him and Nathael?” Maggie asked

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

Maggie let out

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interest in him?” Leo glanced at her.

me to break up with Nathael. What do you

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

pondered for a moment, not denying it.

If he knew about Nathael’s feelings

a messed–up

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