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 from Maverick’s

that pain before, too. If it hurts so much, you should let go sooner. The words I

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

watched her figure as she climbed up to the

right. Once upon a time, she

merely experiencing the

He deserved it.

to the backyard, grabbed a broom, and carefully

late autumn night

holding a wooden broom and doing a mundane task, he exuded an air of nobility and

third floor, Gwendolyn did not turn on the

window and watched him

she indifferently withdrew her gaze

continued sweeping until two in the morning

cold wind for several hours, wearing only a thin layer

to the sound of coughing coming from

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

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

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

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

the coat rack by the door and helped her put it

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

refuse. Instead, she lifted her head to observe

put on 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

collar. Following a second of hesitation, he responded, “All

her coat, he pulled out a chair for her. Gwendolyn walked straight over and sat

halfway through her meal when the yard outside became lively. It

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

let them in, the three of them

long legs, and narrow waists. Justin, in particular, had slightly tanner

is great. Everyone’s back here, so it’s going to be lively from now

bodyguards

and asked,

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