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.

would ache, but these

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

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

as she climbed up to the third floor, eventually disappearing

Once upon a time, she too had

merely experiencing the pain she once

He deserved it.

backyard, grabbed a broom, and carefully swept up all the fallen

night was

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

the room on the third floor,

watched him

few minutes, she indifferently withdrew her gaze and

until two in the

wearing only

sound of

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

up, Maverick covered his lips with his fist every time

the stairwell for a while and watched his every little move.

footsteps, Maverick turned around and saw Gwendolyn in a black velvet long-sleeved top and a snowy white tulle skirt. Her thin shoulders

coat rack by the door and

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

not refuse. Instead, she lifted her head to observe

look in his dark eyes, he looked visibly sick, and his handsome

no need to force yourself to go to Wright

adjusting her collar. Following a second

her. Gwendolyn walked straight

the yard outside became

and Ezra’s knife wounds had almost healed, so they were discharged from the hospital that day. As for Justin, the newcomer, he had also recovered aside from some remaining bruises on his

the three of them stood

Justin, in particular, had slightly tanner skin than the other two.

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

sizing up the bodyguards one by one before his gaze

his brows and

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