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.

would ache, but these

go after feeling totally heartbroken and utterly disappointed. I’ve experienced that pain

Maverick’s hand off and

close the door. Maverick watched her figure as she climbed up to the third

a time, she too had her

merely experiencing the

He deserved it.

more time. He went to the backyard, grabbed a broom, and carefully swept up all the fallen leaves in

late autumn night was

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

third floor, Gwendolyn

quietly behind the window and watched

few minutes, she indifferently withdrew

two in the

hours, wearing only a

woke up to the sound of coughing coming from

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 was a spread

his lips with his fist every time he coughed, trying to keep

a while and watched his every little move. She pressed her

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

coat from the coat rack by the door and

weather has turned chilly, so even when you’re 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,”

refuse. Instead, she lifted her head

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

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

adjusting her collar. Following a second of

chair for her. Gwendolyn walked straight over

her meal when the yard outside became lively. It was the

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

of them

had similar 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

smiled contentedly. “This is great. Everyone’s back here, so it’s going to be lively

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

furrowed his brows and asked,

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