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.

but these words

natural for someone to choose to let go after feeling totally heartbroken and utterly disappointed. I’ve experienced that pain

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

watched her figure as

upon a time, she too had her sincere feelings hurt

he was merely experiencing the pain she

He deserved it.

didn’t waste any more time. He went to the backyard, grabbed a broom, and carefully swept up all the fallen leaves in the

night was

a wooden broom and doing a mundane task, he exuded an air

on the third floor, Gwendolyn did

and watched him with icy eyes, seemingly

a few minutes, she indifferently withdrew

two in the morning and

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

woke up to the sound

went downstairs and immediately saw a tall figure bustling in and out of the kitchen. On the table was

lips with his fist every time he coughed,

his every little move. She pressed her red lips together and,

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

grabbed the trench coat from the coat rack by the door and

weather has 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 extra layer of clothes

Instead, she lifted her head

look in his dark

rest. There’s no need

collar. Following a second of hesitation, he

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

became lively. It was the sound of laughter

hospital that day. As for Justin, the newcomer, he had also recovered

Gwendolyn let them in, the three of them stood in the empty space

in particular, had slightly tanner

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

side, carefully sizing up the bodyguards one

furrowed his brows and

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