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.

wounded heart would ache, but

to let go after feeling totally heartbroken and utterly disappointed. I’ve experienced that pain before, too. If it hurts so much, you should

she pried Maverick’s hand off and entered the villa without

as she climbed up to

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

was merely experiencing the pain she

He deserved it.

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

night was bitingly

wore only 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

floor, Gwendolyn did not turn on the

the window and watched him with icy eyes,

minutes, she indifferently withdrew her gaze and

continued sweeping until two in the morning and

wearing only a thin layer of clothing,

the sound of coughing

she went downstairs and immediately saw a tall figure bustling in and out of the kitchen.

with his fist every time he coughed, trying to keep it

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

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

hurriedly grabbed the trench coat from the coat rack by the door and helped her put

turned chilly, so even when you’re indoors, make sure to keep warm. You have a great figure,

Instead, she lifted her head to observe

carefully helping her put on the trench coat. In spite of the calm look in his dark eyes,

and rest. There’s no need to force yourself to go to Wright Construction

a second of

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

the yard outside became lively.

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

in, the three of them stood

Justin, in particular, had slightly

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

silently to the side, carefully sizing up the bodyguards one by one before his gaze paused on Justin’s

brows and asked, “Who are

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