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

that pain before, too. If it hurts so much, you should let

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

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

time, she too had her sincere feelings hurt

was merely experiencing the pain she

He deserved it.

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

night was bitingly

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

third floor, Gwendolyn did not

window and watched

she indifferently withdrew her gaze

two in the

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

immediately saw a tall figure bustling in and out of the kitchen. On the

was time for Gwendolyn to wake up, Maverick covered his lips with his fist every time he coughed, trying to keep it as

watched his every little move. She

saw Gwendolyn in a black velvet long-sleeved top and

the trench coat from the coat rack by the door and

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

not refuse. Instead, she lifted her head to observe

spite of the calm look

sick, take a day off and rest. There’s no

Following a second of hesitation, he

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

became lively.

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

three of them stood in the empty space of the living

physiques, long legs, and narrow waists. Justin, in particular, had slightly

smiled contentedly. “This is great. Everyone’s back

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

brows and asked,

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