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

and utterly disappointed. I’ve experienced that pain before, too.

she pried Maverick’s hand off and

figure as she climbed up to the

Once upon a time, she

merely experiencing the pain she once

He deserved it.

grabbed a broom, and carefully

late autumn night was

holding a

the room on the third floor, Gwendolyn

stood quietly behind the window and watched him with

she indifferently withdrew her gaze and

until two in the morning and finally cleaned the

hours, wearing only a thin layer of

sound of coughing

and immediately saw a tall figure bustling in and out of

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

a while and watched his every little move. She pressed her red lips together and, without a word, quietly

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

hurriedly grabbed the trench coat from the coat rack by the door

weather 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 of clothes on

she lifted

In spite of the calm look in his dark eyes,

There’s no need to force yourself to

her collar. Following a second of

a chair for her. Gwendolyn walked straight

through her meal when the yard outside became lively. It was the

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

in, the three of them stood in

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

oatmeal and smiled contentedly. “This is great. Everyone’s back

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

and

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