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 words felt strange coming from Maverick’s

It’s natural for someone to choose to let go after feeling totally heartbroken and utterly disappointed. I’ve experienced that pain

pried Maverick’s hand off and entered

her figure as she climbed up to the third floor, eventually

right. Once upon a time, she too had

experiencing the

He deserved it.

waste any more time. He went to the backyard, grabbed a broom, and carefully swept up all the fallen leaves in

night was bitingly

Even when he was holding a wooden broom and doing a mundane task, he exuded an air of nobility and

floor, Gwendolyn

behind the window and watched him with icy

few minutes, she indifferently withdrew her gaze and

continued sweeping until two in the morning and finally cleaned the yard

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

the sound

makeup, she went downstairs and immediately saw a tall figure bustling in and out

Maverick covered his lips with his fist every time he coughed, trying

move. She pressed her red lips together and, without a word, quietly descended the

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

hurriedly grabbed the trench coat from the coat rack

you’re indoors, make sure to keep warm. You have a

did not refuse. Instead, she lifted her head

on the trench coat. In spite of the calm look in his dark eyes, he looked

There’s no need to force yourself to

a second

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

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

almost healed, so they were discharged from the hospital that day. As for Justin, the newcomer, he had also recovered aside from some remaining bruises on

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

had similar height, with well-built physiques, long legs, and narrow waists. Justin, in particular, had slightly tanner skin than the other two. In general, they were quite pleasing

is great. Everyone’s back here, so

stood silently to the side, carefully sizing up the bodyguards one by one before his gaze

furrowed his brows and asked, “Who

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