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

“How ridiculous. It’s natural 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

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

she didn’t close the door. Maverick watched her figure as

a time, she too

he was merely experiencing the pain she

He deserved it.

the backyard, grabbed a broom, and

autumn night

thin white shirt, his face pale. Even when he was holding a

room on the third floor, Gwendolyn did not turn on the

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

she indifferently withdrew her gaze

continued sweeping until two in the morning

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

up to the sound of coughing coming from

immediately saw a tall figure

Gwendolyn to wake up, Maverick covered his lips with his fist every time he coughed, trying to

every little move. She pressed her

and saw Gwendolyn in a black velvet long-sleeved

from the coat rack by the door

has turned chilly, so even when you’re indoors, make sure to keep warm. You have a great

refuse. Instead, she lifted her head to observe

the calm look in his dark eyes, he looked visibly sick, and his handsome face and lips

take a day off and rest. There’s no

her collar. Following a second of hesitation,

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

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

discharged from the hospital that day. As

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

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

is great.

the side, carefully sizing up the bodyguards

his brows and

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