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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

throwing his jacket over her

feeling the warmth of the cup against

showing strength. Without his glasses, his cool face revealed a pair of sharp, piercing eyes. Shedding his usual facade,

asked softly. “What’s on

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his lips, gazing into the distance at the river. He spoke slowly. “You used to say, why bother with right or wrong, as long as you

her

those times weren’t good

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

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

1. of.

not sure what I truly want now, Maggie murmured, her

Nathael, but I fear having

hope he won’t get hurt, but I’m afraid he’s destined to

the best, but I refuse to let

realised that loving someone comes

and handed it over. Maggie took one and

image of the pampered daughter of the Cameron family,

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

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

to ask herself what

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

back,

breeze was brisk and. refreshing. Maggie

profile for years, so there isn’t much

between him and Nathael?” Maggie asked

all sorts 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 not

this. Maggie let out

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interest in him?” Leo glanced at

me to break up with Nathael. What do you think

cold. “He’s trying to embarrass Nathael.”

pondered for a moment, not

he knew about Nathael’s feelings for her yet still insisted on breaking them up, his goal was

a messed–up