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

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

figure as she climbed up to the third floor, eventually disappearing around the

time, she too had her sincere feelings hurt by

merely experiencing the

He deserved it.

to the backyard, grabbed a broom,

night was bitingly

holding a wooden broom and doing

third floor, Gwendolyn did not

and watched him with icy

minutes, she indifferently withdrew her

the morning and finally cleaned the yard

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

woke up to the sound of coughing coming from

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

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

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

Maverick turned around and saw Gwendolyn in a black velvet long-sleeved top and a snowy white tulle

from the coat rack by the door

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

did not refuse. Instead, she lifted her head

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

off and rest. There’s no need

adjusting her collar. Following a second of hesitation,

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

meal when the yard outside became lively. It was

so they were discharged from the hospital that day.

Gwendolyn let them in, the three of them

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 to the

smiled contentedly. “This is great. Everyone’s back here, so it’s going to be

bodyguards one by one before his gaze

furrowed his brows and asked, “Who are

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