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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

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

feeling the warmth of the cup against her

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

“What’s on your mind?”

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Does He

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

her gaze dropping.

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

her, but rather the joy she found after being taken in from the cutthroat orphanage, the happiness of youthful naivety thinking she’d broken

things she didn’t

1. of.

Maggie

I fear

hope he won’t get hurt, but I’m afraid he’s destined to be let down.

the best, but I refuse to

cool as she realised that loving someone comes with

over. Maggie took one and

smoke much. It didn’t fit the image of the

with the Camerons‘ fortunes on the decline, despite her loyalty to them, she couldn’t help feeling restless and found herself seeking an outlet from time

haze cleared, the streetlights cast a

wanted to ask herself what she truly

felt no desire to continue, yet there were still unresolved matters, leaving her unsure of what to do next.

back, Leo said

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

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

and Nathael?” Maggie asked

very reliable. Master Harris wouldn’t just stand by

Maggie let out

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Why Does He

sudden interest in him?” Leo

up with Nathael. What do you

and cold. “He’s trying to

moment, not

Nathael’s feelings for her yet still insisted on breaking them up, his goal was probably to cause him pain.

messed–up