The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 171

Gwendolyn had known Maverick for so long. Although he had put on the pitiful act a few times before, this was the first time Gwendolyn had seen him sniffling like an actual child.

Is he genuinely sad?

She sighed helplessly, her tone softening a bit. “We agreed to put on a show. Did you get emotionally involved?”

Maverick remained silent with his eyes lowered. Within those dark pupils, there was a hint of vulnerability.

He was indeed emotionally involved, deeply immersed, and completely captivated.

In the end, he was left battered and bruised by the harsh reality, his heart aching intensely.

Gwendolyn didn’t have much to say; she knew that staying alert from beginning to end was the only way to avoid losing her rationality.

Acting was just acting; the fake could never become real. She had always been able to distinguish between the two clearly.

He wants me to coax him? Impossible.

Moreover, Gwendolyn couldn’t come up with any comforting words to say.

She turned around to leave decisively. Her tone regained its coldness as she urged, “Hurry up and get to work. I’m going to sleep.”

Just as she took a step forward, Maverick gripped her wrist from behind.

With a weary expression on her face, she said, “Let go. I’m tired.” She just wanted to sleep.

However, Maverick did not budge, his reddened eyes gazing at her with immense grievance.

“Gwendolyn… Can you occasionally show some concern and consider my feelings too? After all, a wounded heart will eventually ache.”

There was a touch of imploration in his deep, quivering voice. His Adam’s apple moved gently, and he held her wrist with force.

Gwendolyn’s back stiffened as she stood still.

wounded heart would ache, but

heartbroken and utterly disappointed. I’ve experienced that pain before, too. If it hurts so much, you should let go sooner. The words I said to Charles today were also for

soon as she finished speaking, she pried Maverick’s hand off

time, she didn’t close the door. Maverick watched her figure as she

time, she too had her sincere feelings

was merely experiencing the

He deserved it.

the backyard, grabbed a

autumn night was bitingly

his face pale. Even when he was holding a wooden broom and doing a mundane task, he

the third floor, Gwendolyn did

behind the window and watched him with icy eyes, seemingly

few minutes, she indifferently withdrew her gaze and

two in the morning and finally

wearing only a thin layer of clothing, he caught a

the sound of coughing coming

immediately saw a tall figure bustling in and

it was time for Gwendolyn to wake up, Maverick covered his lips with his fist every time he coughed, trying to keep it as

for a while and watched his every little move. She

long-sleeved top and

trench coat from the coat rack by the door and helped her

warm. You have a great figure, so you’ll still look good with an extra layer

not refuse. Instead, she lifted

the trench coat. In spite of the calm look in

you’re sick, take a day off and rest. There’s no need to force yourself to

Following a second

chair for her. Gwendolyn walked

through her meal when the yard outside became lively. It

discharged from the hospital that day. As for Justin, the newcomer, he had

three of them stood in the empty space of the

with well-built physiques, long legs, and narrow waists. Justin, in particular, had slightly tanner skin than the

of oatmeal and smiled contentedly. “This is great. Everyone’s back

silently to the side, carefully sizing up the bodyguards one

brows and asked, “Who

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