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

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

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

Maverick watched her figure as she

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

he was merely experiencing the pain

He deserved it.

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

night

holding a

room on the third floor,

quietly behind the window and watched him

withdrew her gaze and went

continued sweeping until two in the morning and finally cleaned the

expected, after being exposed to the cold wind for several hours, wearing only a thin layer of

up to the sound of coughing coming from

downstairs and immediately saw a tall figure

Gwendolyn to wake up, Maverick covered his lips with his fist every time he coughed, trying

his every little move. She pressed her red lips together and, without a word, quietly

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

from the coat rack by the door and helped her

keep warm. You have a great figure, so

did not refuse. Instead, she lifted her head

In spite of the calm look in his dark eyes, he looked visibly sick,

There’s no need to force yourself to

collar. Following a

a chair for her.

outside became

had almost healed, so they were discharged from the hospital that day. As for Justin, the

of them stood in

height, with well-built physiques, long legs, and narrow waists. Justin, in particular, had slightly

a sip of oatmeal and smiled contentedly. “This is great. Everyone’s back here, so it’s going

sizing up the bodyguards one

brows and asked, “Who

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