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.

course, a wounded heart would ache, but these words felt strange coming from Maverick’s

for someone to choose to let go after feeling totally heartbroken and utterly disappointed. I’ve experienced that pain before, too.

she finished speaking, she pried Maverick’s hand off and entered the

she didn’t close the door. Maverick watched her figure as she climbed up to the third

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

merely experiencing the pain she

He deserved it.

didn’t waste any more time. He went to the backyard, grabbed a broom, and carefully swept

late autumn night

wore only a thin white shirt, his face pale. Even when he was holding a

third floor, Gwendolyn did not turn on

window and watched him with icy eyes,

indifferently withdrew her gaze and went to

continued sweeping until two in the morning and finally cleaned

wearing only a

up to the sound of coughing

saw a tall figure

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

for a while and watched his every little move. She pressed her red lips together and,

Maverick turned around and saw Gwendolyn in a black velvet long-sleeved top

the coat rack by

You have a great figure, so you’ll still look

she lifted her head to observe

coat. In spite of the calm look in his dark eyes, he looked visibly sick, and his handsome face and lips

a day off and rest. There’s no need to force

Following a second of hesitation,

chair for her. Gwendolyn walked straight

became lively. It was the

that day. As for Justin, the newcomer, he

let them in, the three of them stood in the

waists. Justin, in particular, had slightly tanner skin than the other

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

stood silently to the side, carefully sizing up the bodyguards one by one before his gaze

furrowed his brows and asked,

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