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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 along

an hour, Leo showed up behind Maggic, throwing his jacket over her shoulders and handing her a cup of hot milk tea.

took it, feeling the warmth of the

his tall and slender frame showing strength. Without his glasses, his cool face

softly. “What’s

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at the river. He spoke slowly. “You used to say, why bother

her gaze dropping.

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

treated her, but rather the joy she found after being taken in from the cutthroat orphanage, the happiness of youthful naivety thinking she’d broken free from fate’s chains, and the happiness of

were so many things she didn’t dare

1. of.

want now, Maggie murmured, her eyes reflecting a hint of uncertainty.

Nathael, but I fear having top many memories linger

he won’t get hurt, but I’m afraid

all the best, but I refuse to let

gaze was cool as she realised that

flicked open the cigarette box and handed it over. Maggie took

fit the image of the pampered daughter of the Cameron family,

Camerons‘ fortunes on the decline, despite her loyalty to them, she couldn’t help feeling restless and found herself seeking an outlet from time to time.

cast a glow on the swirling dust in

to ask herself what she truly

to continue, yet there were still unresolved matters, leaving her unsure of what to do

back, Leo said

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

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

the deal between him and

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 letting these rumours go unchecked,” Leo explained again.

this. Maggie let out a sigh.

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in him?” Leo glanced at her.

me to break up with Nathael. What do you think he’s after?”

frowned, his eyes distant and cold. “He’s

moment, not denying it.

there was some truth to what he said. If he knew about Nathael’s feelings for her yet still insisted on breaking them

messed–up person!