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.

but these words felt strange coming

ridiculous. It’s natural for someone to choose to let go after feeling totally heartbroken and utterly disappointed. I’ve experienced that pain before, too. If it hurts so much, you

speaking, she pried Maverick’s hand off and entered

her figure as she

was right. Once upon a time, she too had her sincere feelings

experiencing the pain she once

He deserved it.

He went to the backyard, grabbed a broom, and carefully

late autumn night was bitingly

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

third floor, Gwendolyn did not

and watched

a few minutes, she indifferently withdrew her gaze and went

continued sweeping until two in the morning and finally cleaned the yard

the cold wind for several hours, wearing only

sound of

freshening up and putting on her makeup, she went downstairs and immediately saw a tall figure bustling in and out of the kitchen. On the table

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

every little move. She pressed

velvet long-sleeved top and a snowy white tulle skirt. Her thin shoulders

coat from the coat rack by the door and

indoors, make sure to keep warm. You have a great figure, so you’ll still look good with an extra layer of clothes on you,”

she lifted

carefully helping her put on the trench coat. In spite of the calm look in his dark eyes, he looked visibly sick, and

off and rest. There’s no need to force yourself

stopped adjusting her collar. Following a second

her. Gwendolyn walked straight over and sat down, silently eating

when the yard outside became lively. It was the sound of laughter from a

had almost healed, so they were discharged from the hospital that day. As for Justin, the newcomer, he had also recovered aside from some remaining bruises on his

them in, the three of them stood in the empty space of the

height, with well-built physiques, long legs, and narrow waists. Justin, in particular, had slightly tanner skin than the other two. In general, they were quite pleasing to

contentedly. “This is great. Everyone’s back here, so it’s

bodyguards one by one

his brows and asked, “Who

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