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

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

Maverick’s hand off and

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

a time, she too had her sincere feelings hurt by

he was merely experiencing the pain she

He deserved it.

a broom, and

night

was holding a wooden broom and doing a mundane task, he exuded an air of nobility and

third floor, Gwendolyn did not

quietly behind the window and watched him with icy eyes,

a few minutes, she indifferently withdrew

in the morning and finally cleaned

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

to the sound

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

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

for a while and watched his every little move. She pressed her

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

coat from the coat rack by the door and

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 you,”

Instead, she lifted her head to

the trench coat. In spite of the calm look in his dark eyes, he looked visibly sick,

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

adjusting her collar. Following a second of hesitation, he

her. Gwendolyn walked straight over and sat down,

outside became lively.

day. As for Justin,

them in, the three of them stood in the empty space

and narrow waists. Justin, in particular, had slightly tanner skin than

took a sip of oatmeal and smiled contentedly. “This is great. Everyone’s

sizing up the bodyguards one by one before his gaze paused on

his brows and

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