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

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 were also

speaking, she pried Maverick’s hand off and entered the

watched her figure as she climbed up to the third

a time, she too had her sincere feelings hurt

merely experiencing

He deserved it.

grabbed a broom, and carefully swept up all the

night

wore only a thin white shirt, his face pale. Even when he was holding a

third floor, Gwendolyn did

stood quietly behind the window and watched him

indifferently withdrew her

in the morning and finally

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

to the sound of

freshening up and putting on her makeup, she went downstairs and immediately saw a tall figure bustling in and out of the kitchen.

Gwendolyn to wake up, Maverick covered his lips with his fist every time

move. She pressed

a black velvet long-sleeved top and a snowy white tulle

coat rack by the door and helped her put it

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

Instead, she

of the calm look in his

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

her collar. Following a second of hesitation,

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

outside became lively. It was the sound of

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

three of them

had similar height, with well-built physiques, long legs, and narrow waists. Justin, in particular, had slightly tanner skin than the other two. In general, they were quite pleasing

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

up the bodyguards one by one before his gaze

brows and asked,

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