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.

course, a wounded heart would ache, but these words felt strange

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

she pried Maverick’s hand off and

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

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

experiencing the pain

He deserved it.

didn’t waste any more time. He went to the backyard, grabbed a broom, and carefully swept

autumn night was bitingly

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

third floor, Gwendolyn did not turn on

and watched him with

indifferently withdrew her gaze

sweeping until two in the morning and finally cleaned the

the cold wind for several hours, wearing only a thin layer

woke up to the sound of coughing coming

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

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

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

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

coat from the coat rack by the door and helped her put

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 you,” he

not refuse. Instead, she lifted her head to observe

on the trench coat. In spite of the calm look in

you’re sick, take a day off and rest. There’s no need to

collar. Following a second of hesitation,

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

became lively. It was the sound of laughter from

they were discharged from the hospital that day. As

them stood in the empty space

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

“This is great. Everyone’s back

the side, carefully sizing up the bodyguards

furrowed his brows and

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