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

for someone 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 go

pried Maverick’s hand

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

upon a time, she too had her

was merely experiencing the pain she once

He deserved it.

more time. He went to the backyard, grabbed a broom, and carefully swept up all the fallen

autumn night was

shirt, his face pale. Even when he was holding a wooden broom and doing a

third floor, Gwendolyn did not

behind the window and watched him with icy

few minutes, she indifferently withdrew

sweeping until two in the morning and finally

several hours, wearing only a thin layer of clothing, he caught

the sound of coughing

up 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 freshly-made

was time for Gwendolyn to wake up, Maverick covered his lips with

stood in the stairwell for a while and watched his every little move.

long-sleeved top and a snowy

trench 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

not refuse. Instead, she lifted her head to

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

no need to force yourself to

a second of hesitation,

her coat, he pulled out a chair for her.

became lively.

the hospital that day. As for Justin, the newcomer, he had also recovered aside from some remaining bruises on his

the three of them

well-built physiques, long legs, and narrow waists. Justin, in particular, had slightly tanner skin than the other two. In general, they were quite

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

the bodyguards

his brows and asked, “Who

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