The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 116 Your Apology Came Too Late

Gwendolyn was initially furious, but his witty response almost made her laugh in spite of herself.

His proud yet submissive expression, as if to convey, “I may have kneeled, but my resolve remains unyielding.” made her snort. She scolded, “What are you waiting for? Apply the medicine now!”

Maverick quickly opened the first-aid kit and began to apply medicine to the wound on her palm. carefully.

The cut wasn’t too deep, but it stretched almost across the entire palm.

Her once fair and delicate hand now appeared somewhat menacing due to the long, deep wound etched across it.

Maverick was suddenly overcome with a pang of guilt, and his movements while applying the medicine. became gentler and more cautious.

Gwendolyn looked coldly at the man kneeling obediently at her feet and asked with curiosity, “Since you know that you can’t possibly kill me, why did you still engage in such a foolish act?”

Maverick kept his head down, tightly pursing his lips without speaking.

Was it to aid Sheralyn in seeking revenge, or did you genuinely believe Dexter’s words that I was responsible for the death of Old Mr. Wright?”

Maverick remained silent as he focused on applying the medicine for her.

Gwendolyn fixed her gaze on him, thoughtfully organizing her thoughts for once. “I couldn’t have killed Old Mr. Wright. He was already battling cancer, so it was unnecessary for me to go to such lengths. You must be aware of this fact as well. So, was it all for Sheralyn’s sake?”

The man responded to her question with silence once more.

Gwendolyn firmly hooked the man’s chin with her uninjured left hand, forcing him to lift his head and meet her unwavering gaze.

“You should know my personality by now. Sheralyn might be happy that my hand got injured, but you’ll have to pay the price. Is it worth it for you to do this?”

Maverick’s eyes grew slightly red at that. “It’s not worth it. That’s why I deeply regret my actions.”

Gwendolyn lowered her gaze to meet his, her sharp eyes keenly noting the traces of redness around his eyes. Well, he certainly looks sincere.

She wondered if Maverick was indeed feeling guilty because of her injured hand or if it was just part of his

act.

Her eyes darted around and met his swollen right cheek.

“Great, now the slaps on both sides of your face have created a perfect symmetry.” She paused for a moment before continuing with a determined tone, “Do you remember not long ago when you cornered me in the ladies’ room? I warned you then that one day you would find yourself kneeling before me and facing the consequences. Little did I know that day would arrive so soon.”

listened to her teasing tone, he felt

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applying the

irritation, his movements remained precise and gentle, ensuring that he didn’t cause her any

precious son of the Wright family, you must have been pampered since childhood, right? If you ever got even the slightest burp or scrape, Frida would surely be heartbroken.

expression as he began to explain. “When I was younger, I had a mischievous streak, and I often ended up getting hurt. Over time, I learned how to take care

her and hiding something, but she didn’t bother to ask any

room fell silent

atmosphere was

the medicine, Maverick tactfully remained kneeling, choosing not to get

glance, her eyes narrowing as she looked at the bloodstains on the bed. “Tonight, you will wash the entire set of bedding by hand. Wash it in the backyard. You are

right,” Maverick replied, hardly

lowered. He looked so obedient that Gwendolyn found it

the audacity of his actions. How

Maverick acted obedient, Gwendolyn couldn’t shake off the feeling that he was holding back

was determined to slowly wear away all the dignity

sleep now!” With that, she walked toward the

wrist.

Harris for a few nights.” Her tone

go!” he blurted

his tone as he said, “I mean, it’s qu late, and it might not be appropriate for you to disturb him at this hour. It’s better to go to him at a me suitable time and in a

and Treyton hated him

as a man. Although he knew he had no to stop her, he felt a pang of jealousy and couldn’t accept the idea of Gwendolyn

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“Let go”

knees pressing

hurt you. It

a curious glance back at

for so many years, and this was the

had failed to apologize upon discovering that Natasha

owed her a debt for three years, he didn’t offer an

hurting her with a knife, he

think of

don’t accept it. Get

not as good as before, and she easily flipped him

spare him another glance. She turned around

chase after

the ground, lost in thought for

engine starting reached his ears did he rise and make his way to the window to