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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.

this, Maggie went along with

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

took it, feeling the warmth of the cup against her cold

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

asked softly. “What’s on

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

her gaze

so carefree. We thought those times weren’t good

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

her youthful recklessness, there were so many things she didn’t dare

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I truly want now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting

to stick around Nathael, but I fear having top many memories linger

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

but I refuse to let

as she realised that loving someone comes

over. Maggie took one and placed it

didn’t smoke much. It didn’t fit the image of the pampered daughter of the Cameron family,

to them, she couldn’t help feeling restless

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

ask herself what she truly

desire to continue, yet there were still unresolved matters,

drive you back,

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

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

the deal between him and Nathael?” Maggie asked once more.

of them seem very reliable. Master Harris wouldn’t just stand by and let his grandsons

this. Maggie let

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in him?”

up with Nathael. What do you

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

moment,

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

a messed–up