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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.

Maggie went along

half an hour, Leo showed up behind Maggic, throwing his jacket over her shoulders and handing her a cup of hot milk tea.

took it, feeling the warmth of the cup against her

settled down next to her, his tall and slender frame showing strength. Without his glasses, his cool

asked softly. “What’s on

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lips, gazing into the distance at the river. He spoke slowly. “You used to say, why bother with right or wrong,

softly, her gaze

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

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

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

1. of.

I truly want now, Maggie murmured, her eyes

I fear having top

but I’m afraid

the best, but I refuse to

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

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

It didn’t fit the image of

them, she couldn’t help feeling

the streetlights cast a glow on the swirling dust

ask herself

yet there were still unresolved

back,

way, the night breeze was

profile for years, so there isn’t much information

the deal between him and Nathael?”

flying 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 a

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him?” Leo glanced at her.

up with Nathael. What do you think he’s

frowned, his eyes distant and cold. “He’s trying to embarrass Nathael.”

for a moment, not

what he said. If he knew about Nathael’s feelings for her

messed–up person!