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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

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

feeling the warmth of the cup against her

and slender frame showing strength. Without his glasses, his cool face revealed a pair of sharp,

softly. “What’s

May

Does

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

softly, her gaze dropping.

times weren’t good enough, but now

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

her youthful recklessness, there were so many things

1. of.

now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting a hint

but I fear having

but I’m afraid he’s destined to be let

the best, but I refuse to let Timmothy control

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

handed it over. Maggie

much. It didn’t fit the image

despite her loyalty to them, she couldn’t help feeling restless and found herself

a glow

to ask herself what she

she finished her cigarette, she felt no desire to continue, yet there were still unresolved

you back, Leo

her foot wasn’t in great shape, Maggie didn’t refuse. Along the way, the night breeze was

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

him and Nathael?” Maggie asked

Harris wouldn’t just stand by and let his grandsons fear each other apart, so he’s probably not letting these

Maggie let out a sigh.

2/4

Why Does He

him?” Leo glanced

me to break up with

distant and cold. “He’s trying to embarrass

moment,

was some truth to what he said. If he knew about Nathael’s feelings for her yet still insisted on breaking them up, his goal was probably to

messed–up