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.

ache, but these words felt

natural for someone to choose to let 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 Charles today

as she finished speaking, she pried Maverick’s hand off and entered

didn’t close the door. Maverick watched her figure as she climbed up to the third floor,

she too had her sincere feelings hurt

experiencing the pain she once

He deserved it.

a broom, and carefully swept up all the fallen leaves in the

late autumn night

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

on the third floor,

the window and watched him with icy eyes,

minutes, she indifferently withdrew her gaze and went to

the morning and

wearing

up to the sound of coughing

on her makeup, she went downstairs and immediately saw a tall figure bustling in and out of the kitchen.

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

while and watched his every little move. She pressed

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

coat from the coat rack by the

has turned chilly, so even when you’re indoors, make sure to keep warm. You have a great figure, so you’ll

refuse. Instead, she lifted her head to

the trench coat. In spite of the calm look

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

stopped adjusting her collar. Following a second of hesitation, he responded,

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

her meal when the yard outside became lively. It was the sound of laughter from

from the hospital that day. As

of them stood in the empty space of the

had slightly tanner skin than the other two. In general, they were

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

up the bodyguards

brows and asked, “Who are

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