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.

course, a wounded heart would ache, but these words

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 go sooner. The words I said to

finished speaking, she pried Maverick’s hand

close the door. Maverick watched her figure as she climbed

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

was merely experiencing the pain she

He deserved it.

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

late autumn night

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

on the third floor, Gwendolyn did not

watched him

a few minutes, she indifferently withdrew her gaze and went

two in the morning and

cold wind for several hours, wearing only a

woke up to the sound of

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

that it was time for Gwendolyn to wake up, Maverick covered his lips 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

and saw Gwendolyn in a black velvet long-sleeved top and a snowy white

coat from the coat rack by the door and helped her put

chilly, 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

did not refuse. Instead, she lifted her head to observe

her put on the trench coat. In spite of the calm look in

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

a second of hesitation,

chair for her. Gwendolyn walked

became lively. It was the sound of

day. As for

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

long legs, and narrow waists. Justin, in particular, had slightly tanner skin than the other two. In general, they were quite pleasing to

great.

the side, carefully sizing up the bodyguards one by one before his gaze paused on

and asked, “Who are

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