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 these words felt strange coming from Maverick’s

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 go sooner. The words I said to Charles today

she pried Maverick’s hand off and entered the

her figure as she climbed up to

time, she too had her sincere feelings

he was merely experiencing the pain

He deserved it.

to the backyard, grabbed a broom, and carefully swept up

night was

he was holding a wooden broom

the third floor,

quietly behind the window and watched him with

few minutes, she indifferently withdrew her gaze and

in the morning

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

up to the sound of coughing coming

went downstairs and immediately saw a tall figure bustling in and

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

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

rack by the door and helped her put it

indoors, make sure to keep warm. You have a great figure, so you’ll

Instead, she

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

you’re sick, take a day off and rest. There’s no need to force yourself to

stopped adjusting her collar. Following a second of hesitation, he

he pulled out a chair for her. Gwendolyn walked

meal when the yard outside became lively. It was

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

them in, the three of them stood

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

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

silently to the side, 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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