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

that pain before, too. If it hurts so much, you should let go sooner. The words I said

pried Maverick’s hand off and entered the

as

right. Once upon a time, she too had her

he was merely experiencing the pain she once

He deserved it.

grabbed a broom, and carefully

late autumn night was bitingly

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

on the third floor, Gwendolyn did

and watched him with icy eyes, seemingly lost

few minutes, she indifferently withdrew her gaze and went

continued sweeping until two in the morning and

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

woke up to 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 the kitchen.

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

while and watched his every little move.

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

rack by the door and

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

Instead, she lifted her

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

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

collar. Following a second

chair for her.

when the yard outside became lively. It was the sound of laughter from a few

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

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

particular, had slightly tanner skin than

great. Everyone’s back here, so

to the side, carefully sizing up the bodyguards one by one

furrowed his brows and asked, “Who are

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