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

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

Maverick’s hand off and entered

figure as she climbed up to

Once upon a time, she

was merely experiencing

He deserved it.

grabbed a broom, and carefully swept up all the

late autumn night

was holding a wooden

third floor, Gwendolyn did not turn on the

window and watched him with icy eyes, seemingly

she indifferently withdrew her

sweeping until two in the morning and finally cleaned the yard

cold wind for several hours, wearing only a thin layer

to the sound of coughing

saw a tall figure bustling in and

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

watched his every little move. She pressed her red lips together and,

Gwendolyn in a black velvet long-sleeved top and

hurriedly grabbed the trench coat from the coat rack

have a great

not refuse. Instead, she lifted her head

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

a day off and rest. There’s no need

adjusting her collar. Following a second of hesitation,

coat, he pulled out a chair for her.

when the yard outside became lively. It was the sound of

had almost healed, so they were discharged from the hospital that day. As for Justin, the newcomer,

Gwendolyn let them in, the three of them stood in the empty

in particular, had slightly tanner skin

sip of oatmeal and smiled contentedly. “This is great. Everyone’s back here, so it’s going to be lively from

bodyguards one by one

furrowed his brows and asked, “Who

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