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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 with him.

behind Maggic, throwing his jacket over her shoulders and handing her a cup

it, feeling the warmth of the cup

glasses, his cool face revealed a

softly. “What’s

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

chuckled softly, her gaze

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

found after being taken in from the cutthroat orphanage, the happiness of youthful naivety thinking

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

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now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting a

around Nathael, but I fear having top

hurt, but I’m afraid he’s destined to be let down.

wish him all the best, but I refuse to

as she realised that loving

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

much. It didn’t fit the image of the pampered daughter

fortunes on the decline, despite her loyalty to them, she couldn’t help feeling restless and found

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

ask herself what she truly

continue, yet there were

drive you back, Leo said

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

profile for years, so there isn’t much

the deal between him and Nathael?” Maggie asked

of 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 he’s probably

let out

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him?” Leo glanced

with Nathael. What do you

his eyes distant and cold.

moment,

about Nathael’s feelings for her yet still insisted on breaking them

messed–up person!