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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

throwing his jacket over her shoulders and handing her a cup of hot milk tea.

feeling the warmth of the cup against her cold fingers.

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

“What’s on your mind?”

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cigarette and placed it between his lips, gazing into the distance at the river. He spoke slowly. “You used to say, why bother with

chuckled softly, her

times weren’t good enough, but now I

cutthroat orphanage, the happiness of youthful naivety thinking she’d broken free from fate’s chains, and the happiness of realising life still held boundless opportunities.

of her youthful recklessness, there were so many things she didn’t

1. of.

truly want now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting a hint

but I fear having top

hope he won’t get hurt, but I’m

him all the best, but I

me a cigarette. Maggie’s gaze was cool as she realised that

over. Maggie took one

the image of

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

cast a glow on the swirling dust in

herself what she truly wanted.

to continue, yet there were still unresolved matters, leaving

you back, Leo said gently.

was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie sat in

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

the deal between him and Nathael?” Maggie

rumours 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

Maggie let out a sigh.

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interest in him?” Leo

to break up with Nathael. What do you think

distant and cold. “He’s trying to

pondered for a moment,

be entirely correct, there was some truth to what he said. If he knew about Nathael’s feelings for her yet still insisted on

messed–up