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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 him.

jacket over her shoulders and handing her

warmth of the cup

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

“What’s on your

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river. He spoke slowly. “You used to say,

chuckled softly, her gaze

days, we were so carefree. We thought those times weren’t good

taken in from the cutthroat orphanage, the happiness of youthful naivety thinking she’d broken free from fate’s chains, and the

there were so many things she didn’t dare to do

1. of.

what I truly want now, Maggie

stick around Nathael, but I fear having top many memories

I’m afraid he’s destined to

but I refuse

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

and handed it over. Maggie took one and placed it

didn’t fit the image of the

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

haze cleared, the streetlights cast a glow on the swirling dust in

herself what she

desire to continue, yet there were still unresolved matters, leaving her unsure of what to do next.

drive you back, Leo

night breeze was

things about him/but he’s been keeping a low profile for years, so there isn’t much information about him, Leo replied.

and Nathael?” Maggie asked

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 letting these rumours go unchecked,” Leo explained

Maggie let out a sigh.

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the sudden interest in him?” Leo glanced at

pushing me to break up with

cold. “He’s

pondered for a moment, not denying it.

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

a messed–up person!