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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.

this, Maggie went along with

his jacket over her shoulders and handing her

of the cup against her cold fingers.

frame showing strength. Without his glasses, his cool face

softly. “What’s

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spoke slowly.

softly, her gaze

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

found after being 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

so many things she didn’t dare to do but dared to

1. of.

what I truly want now, Maggie

I fear having top

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

him all the best, but I refuse

was cool as she realised that loving someone comes with both sweetness and bitterness.

box and handed it over.

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

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

the streetlights cast a glow

to ask herself what she

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

you back,

refuse. Along the way, the night breeze was brisk

he’s been keeping a low profile for years, so there isn’t

the deal between him and Nathael?” Maggie asked once more.

reliable. Master Harris wouldn’t just stand by and let his grandsons

this. Maggie let out a

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Does

in him?”

break up with Nathael. What do you

frowned, his eyes distant and cold.

for a moment, not denying

not be entirely correct, there was some truth to what he said. If he knew about Nathael’s feelings for her yet still insisted on

a messed–up person!