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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

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

feeling the warmth of the cup

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

“What’s on

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

her gaze

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

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

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

1. of.

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

stick around Nathael, but I

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

but I refuse to let Timmothy control

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

box and handed it over. Maggie took one and

fit the image of the pampered daughter

the Camerons‘ fortunes on the decline, despite her loyalty to them, she couldn’t help feeling

the streetlights cast a glow

herself what she truly

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

drive you back,

night breeze was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie sat in the passenger

about him/but he’s been keeping a low profile

deal between him and

reliable. Master Harris wouldn’t just stand by

let

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interest in him?” Leo glanced at

pushing me to break up with Nathael.

and cold.

a moment, not denying

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

messed–up person!