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.

heart would ache, but these words felt

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

speaking, she pried Maverick’s hand

as she climbed up

she too had her sincere

merely experiencing

He deserved it.

grabbed a broom, and carefully swept up all the fallen

late autumn night was

a thin white shirt, his face pale. Even when he was holding a wooden broom and doing a mundane task, he exuded an air of

room on the third floor, Gwendolyn

watched him

few minutes, she indifferently withdrew her gaze

sweeping until two in the

exposed to the cold wind for several hours, wearing only a thin

woke up to the sound

tall figure bustling in and out of the kitchen. On the table was a

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

stairwell for a while and watched his every little move. She pressed her red lips together and, without a

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

the coat rack by

have a great figure, so you’ll still look good with an extra layer

Instead, she lifted her head

coat. In spite of the calm look in his dark

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

Following a second of hesitation, he responded, “All

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

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

knife wounds had almost healed, so they were discharged from the hospital that day. As for Justin, the newcomer, he had also

the three of them

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

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

carefully sizing up the bodyguards one by one before his gaze paused on Justin’s

his brows and asked, “Who are

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