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.

a wounded heart would ache, but these words

feeling totally heartbroken and utterly disappointed. I’ve experienced that pain before, too.

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

watched her figure as she climbed up to the

Once upon a time, she too had her sincere feelings

merely experiencing

He deserved it.

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

autumn night

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

room on the third floor, Gwendolyn did not

the window and watched him with

few minutes, she indifferently withdrew her gaze

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

for several hours, wearing only a thin layer of clothing, he caught a cold the

woke up to the sound

tall figure bustling in and out

was time for Gwendolyn to wake up, Maverick covered his lips with his

for 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

the trench coat from the coat rack by the door and

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

Instead, she lifted her head to observe

was carefully helping her put on the trench coat. In spite of the calm look in

off and rest. There’s no

a second of hesitation, he responded,

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

halfway through her meal when the yard outside became lively. It was the sound of laughter from a few

day. As

the three of them stood in the empty space of

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

sip of oatmeal and smiled contentedly. “This is great. Everyone’s back here, so it’s going to be lively from now

bodyguards

brows and asked, “Who

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