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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

jacket over her shoulders and handing

of the cup against

settled down 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, he appeared

“What’s on your

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the distance at the river. He spoke slowly. “You used

chuckled softly, her gaze dropping.

We thought those times weren’t good

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

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

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want now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting a hint

I fear having top

get hurt, but I’m afraid

best, but I refuse to let

she realised that loving someone comes with both sweetness and

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

didn’t fit the image of the pampered daughter of the Cameron family,

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

streetlights cast a glow on

also wanted to ask herself

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

back, Leo

foot wasn’t in great shape, Maggie didn’t refuse. Along the way, the night breeze was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie sat in the passenger seat and asked, “Do you know Timmothy?”

keeping a low profile

him and Nathael?” Maggie asked once

rumours flying around, but none of them seem very reliable. Master Harris wouldn’t just stand by and let his

let

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sudden interest in him?”

“He’s pushing me to break up with Nathael. What

eyes distant and cold. “He’s trying

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

messed–up person!