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

It’s natural for someone to choose to let go after feeling totally heartbroken and utterly disappointed. I’ve experienced that pain

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

as she climbed up to the third floor,

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

experiencing the

He deserved it.

a

autumn night

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

room on the third floor,

and watched him with icy

a few minutes, she indifferently withdrew her gaze and went

continued sweeping until two in the morning

wearing only a thin layer of clothing, he caught a

up to the sound of coughing

a tall figure bustling in and out of the kitchen.

to wake up, Maverick covered his lips with his

and watched his every little move. She pressed her red lips together and, without

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

the coat rack by the

so even when you’re indoors, make sure to keep warm. You have a great figure, so you’ll still look good with an extra layer of clothes on

refuse. Instead, she

trench coat. In spite of the calm look in his

take a day off and rest. There’s no need to force yourself to

Following a second

her.

her meal when the yard outside became lively.

day. As for Justin, the newcomer,

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

well-built physiques, long legs, and narrow waists. Justin, in particular, had slightly tanner skin than

smiled contentedly. “This is great. Everyone’s back here, so it’s going to be

bodyguards one by one

his brows and asked,

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