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 these

feeling totally heartbroken and utterly disappointed. I’ve experienced that pain before, too. If

Maverick’s

Maverick watched her figure as she

time, she too had

was merely experiencing the pain she

He deserved it.

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

night was

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

room on the third floor,

quietly behind the window and watched him with

minutes, she indifferently withdrew her gaze and

sweeping until two in the morning and finally cleaned the yard

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

sound of

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

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

while and watched his every little move. She

long-sleeved top and a snowy white tulle skirt.

the coat rack by the door

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

did not refuse. Instead, she

helping her put on the trench coat. In spite of the calm look in his dark eyes, he looked visibly sick, and his handsome

off and rest. There’s no

Following a second of hesitation, he

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

through her meal when the yard outside became lively. It was

that day. As for Justin, the newcomer,

the three of them stood in

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

of oatmeal and smiled contentedly. “This is great. Everyone’s back

stood silently to the side, carefully sizing up the bodyguards

furrowed his brows and

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