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

“How ridiculous. It’s natural for someone to choose to let go after feeling totally heartbroken and utterly disappointed. I’ve experienced that pain before, too. If it hurts so much, you should let

pried Maverick’s hand off and entered the villa

close the door. Maverick watched her figure as she climbed up to the third floor, eventually disappearing around

time, she too had her

was merely experiencing

He deserved it.

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

night

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

third floor, Gwendolyn did

window and watched

few minutes, she indifferently withdrew her gaze and

in the morning and

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

the sound

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 of freshly-made

wake up, Maverick covered his lips with his fist every

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

and saw Gwendolyn in a black velvet long-sleeved top and a snowy white tulle

coat rack by the door

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

she lifted her head

calm look in his dark eyes, he

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

collar. Following a

putting on her coat, he pulled out a chair for her.

meal when the yard outside became lively. It was the sound of laughter from a

almost 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

legs, and narrow waists. Justin, in particular, had slightly tanner skin than the other two. In general, they were quite pleasing

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

up the bodyguards one by one before his gaze paused

and asked, “Who

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