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.

heart would ache, but these words felt strange coming from Maverick’s

go after feeling totally heartbroken and utterly disappointed. I’ve experienced that pain before, too. If it hurts so much, you should let go sooner. The words I said to

Maverick’s hand off and entered

her figure as she climbed up

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

merely experiencing the

He deserved it.

a broom, and

night

face pale. Even when he was holding a

floor, Gwendolyn did not turn on the

and watched him with icy eyes, seemingly

minutes, she indifferently withdrew her

continued sweeping until two in the

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

woke up to the sound

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

it was time for Gwendolyn to wake up, Maverick covered his lips with his fist every time he

move. She pressed

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

the coat rack by the door

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

refuse. Instead, she lifted her

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

rest. There’s no need to force yourself to

stopped adjusting her collar. Following a second of

putting on her coat, he pulled out a chair for her.

outside became lively. It was

from the hospital that day. As for Justin, the newcomer, he had also recovered aside from some remaining bruises on his

three of them stood in the empty space

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

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

side, carefully sizing up the bodyguards one by one before his gaze

and

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