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 felt strange coming from Maverick’s

disappointed. I’ve experienced that pain before, too. If it hurts so much,

as she finished speaking, she pried Maverick’s

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

time, she too

merely experiencing the

He deserved it.

the backyard, grabbed a broom,

autumn night was bitingly

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

on the third floor, Gwendolyn did

and watched him with icy eyes, seemingly lost in

indifferently withdrew her gaze

two in the

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

woke up to the sound of coughing

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

up, Maverick covered his lips with his fist every

his every little move.

saw Gwendolyn in a black velvet long-sleeved top and a snowy white tulle skirt.

coat rack by the door and helped her

a great figure, so you’ll still look good

refuse. Instead, she lifted her head

In spite of the calm look in his dark eyes, he looked visibly sick, and his

and rest. There’s no need to

her collar. Following a second

out a chair for her. Gwendolyn walked

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

had almost healed, so they were discharged from the hospital that day.

of them stood in the empty space of

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

contentedly. “This is great. Everyone’s

stood silently to the side, carefully sizing up the bodyguards

and asked, “Who

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