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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 him.

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

took it, feeling the warmth of

her, his tall and slender frame showing strength. Without his glasses, his cool face revealed a pair of sharp, piercing eyes. Shedding his

asked softly. “What’s on your mind?”

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lit a cigarette 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 you know what you

softly, her gaze

so carefree. We thought those times weren’t good enough, but now I

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

many things she didn’t dare to

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want now, Maggie murmured,

I fear

get hurt, but I’m afraid he’s destined to be let down.

him all the best, but I refuse to let Timmothy

was cool as she realised that

over. Maggie took one

It didn’t fit the image of the pampered daughter

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

a glow on the swirling dust in

also wanted to ask herself what she truly

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

back, Leo said

night breeze was brisk and. refreshing.

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

between him and

stand by and let his grandsons fear each other apart, so he’s

this. Maggie let out a sigh.

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him?” Leo

to break up with Nathael. What do you think he’s after?”

distant and cold. “He’s trying to embarrass

for a moment, not denying it.

he said. If he knew about Nathael’s feelings

a messed–up person!