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.

heart would ache, but these words felt strange coming

and utterly disappointed. I’ve experienced that pain before, too. If it hurts so much, you should let go

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

close the door. Maverick watched her figure as she climbed up to the

was right. Once upon a time, she too had her sincere

merely experiencing the

He deserved it.

waste any more time. He went to the backyard, grabbed a broom, and

night was

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

the third floor, Gwendolyn did not turn

the window and watched him with icy eyes, seemingly lost in

she indifferently withdrew her gaze

two in the morning and finally

wearing only a thin layer of clothing, he caught a cold the

woke up to the sound of coughing coming

a tall figure bustling in

Maverick covered his lips with his fist every time he coughed, trying to keep it as quiet as

stood in the stairwell for a while and watched his every little move. She pressed her red lips together and, without a word,

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

coat rack by the door and helped her put

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

Instead, she lifted her head

calm look in his dark eyes, he looked visibly

you’re sick, take a day off and rest. There’s no need to force yourself

Following a second of

on her coat, he pulled out a chair for her. Gwendolyn walked

when the yard outside became lively. It was the sound

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

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

physiques, long legs, and narrow waists. Justin, in particular, had slightly tanner skin than the other two. In general,

sip of oatmeal and smiled contentedly. “This is great. Everyone’s back here, so it’s

carefully sizing up the bodyguards one by one before his gaze paused on

and

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