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.

ache, but these words felt strange coming

feeling totally heartbroken and utterly disappointed. I’ve experienced that pain

speaking, she pried Maverick’s hand off

as she climbed up to the

right. Once upon a time, she too had her

experiencing

He deserved it.

He went to the backyard, grabbed a broom, and carefully swept up all

night was bitingly

he was holding a

room on the third floor, Gwendolyn did not

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

withdrew her gaze

sweeping until two in the morning and

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

sound of coughing coming

putting on her makeup, she went downstairs and immediately saw a tall figure bustling in and out of the kitchen. On the table

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

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

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

the coat rack by the door and helped her

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

she lifted her head

of the calm look in his dark

There’s no need to force yourself

her collar. Following a second of

her. Gwendolyn walked straight over and sat

through her meal when the yard outside became lively. It was the sound of laughter from a

from the hospital that day. As for

them in, the three of them stood in the empty

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

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

sizing up the bodyguards one by one before his gaze

brows and asked, “Who are

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