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 words felt strange coming from

totally heartbroken and utterly disappointed. I’ve experienced that pain before, too. If it hurts so much, you

pried Maverick’s hand

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

she

experiencing the pain

He deserved it.

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

late autumn night

pale. Even when he was holding a wooden broom and doing a mundane

third floor, Gwendolyn

watched

indifferently withdrew her gaze

the

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

up to the sound of

a tall figure bustling in and out of the kitchen. On the table

lips with his fist

his every little move. She pressed her red lips together and, without a word, quietly

velvet long-sleeved top and a snowy white tulle skirt. Her thin

coat from the coat rack by the door and helped

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

refuse. Instead, she lifted her

of the calm look in his dark eyes, he looked

and rest. There’s no need to force yourself to

adjusting her collar. Following a second of hesitation,

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

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

the hospital that day.

them in, the three of them stood

narrow waists. Justin, in particular, had slightly

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

carefully sizing up the bodyguards one by one before

his brows and asked, “Who

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