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 felt strange coming from Maverick’s

and utterly disappointed. I’ve experienced that pain before, too. If it hurts so much, you

Maverick’s hand off and entered the

door. Maverick watched her figure as she climbed up to the third floor, eventually disappearing around

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

was merely experiencing the pain

He deserved it.

grabbed a broom, and carefully

night was bitingly

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

the room on the third floor,

watched him with icy eyes,

few minutes, she indifferently withdrew

two in the morning and finally cleaned the

expected, after being exposed to the cold wind for several hours, wearing only a thin layer of clothing, he caught a cold the next

sound of coughing coming

saw a tall figure bustling in and out of the kitchen. On the table

up, Maverick covered his lips with

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

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

grabbed the trench coat from the coat rack by the

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

not refuse. Instead, she lifted her head to observe

of the calm look in his dark eyes, he looked visibly sick, and his handsome face and lips lacked

a day off and rest. There’s no

stopped adjusting her collar. Following a

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

outside became lively. It was the sound of laughter

that day.

in, the three of them stood

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

“This is great. Everyone’s back here, so it’s

stood silently to the side, carefully sizing up the bodyguards one by one before his

his brows and

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