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.

but these words

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

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

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

Once upon a time, she

merely experiencing the pain she once

He deserved it.

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

autumn night was bitingly

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

the room on the third floor, Gwendolyn did

window and watched him

minutes, she indifferently withdrew her gaze

continued sweeping until two in the morning and finally cleaned the yard

the cold wind for several hours, wearing only a thin layer of clothing, he caught a cold the

to the sound of coughing

putting 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,

in the stairwell for a while and watched his every little move. She pressed her red

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

rack by the door and helped her

so even when you’re indoors, make sure to keep warm. You have a great figure, so you’ll still look good with an

not refuse. Instead, she lifted

helping her put on the trench coat. In spite of the calm look in his dark eyes, he looked visibly sick, and his handsome face and lips lacked

and rest. There’s no need to force yourself to go to Wright Construction

Following a second of hesitation, he

her coat, he pulled out a chair for her. Gwendolyn walked straight over and sat down,

the yard outside became lively. It was the sound of laughter from a few

Ezra’s knife wounds had almost healed, so they were discharged from the hospital that day.

them stood in the empty space of

height, with well-built physiques, long legs, and narrow waists. Justin, in particular, had slightly tanner skin than

contentedly. “This is great. Everyone’s back here, so it’s

up the bodyguards one by

brows and asked, “Who are

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