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 felt strange

and utterly disappointed. I’ve experienced that pain before, too. If it hurts so much, you should let go sooner. The words I said to Charles

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

this time, she didn’t close the door. Maverick watched her figure as she climbed up

she too had her sincere feelings hurt

experiencing the pain she

He deserved it.

the backyard, grabbed a broom, and

late autumn night

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

room on the third floor,

quietly behind the window and watched him with icy eyes,

minutes, she indifferently withdrew her gaze and went to

continued sweeping until two in the morning and finally cleaned

several hours, wearing only a thin layer of

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

to wake up, Maverick covered his lips with his fist every time he coughed, trying to keep

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

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

coat from the coat rack by the door and helped her put it

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 extra layer of clothes on

not refuse. Instead, she lifted

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

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

stopped adjusting her collar. Following a second of hesitation,

chair for her. Gwendolyn walked

when the yard outside became lively. It was the

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

in, the three of them stood in the

Justin, in particular, had slightly tanner skin than the other two. In general, they were quite

of oatmeal and smiled contentedly. “This is great. Everyone’s back

bodyguards one

furrowed his brows and asked,

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