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

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 Charles

pried Maverick’s hand off

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

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

he was merely experiencing

He deserved it.

a broom, and carefully swept up

late autumn night

wore only a thin white shirt, his face pale. Even when he was holding a wooden broom and doing a mundane task, he

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

and watched him with icy eyes, seemingly lost

indifferently withdrew her gaze

in the morning and finally

exposed to the cold wind for several hours, wearing only

to the sound of coughing

downstairs and immediately saw a tall figure bustling in and out of

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

stood in the stairwell for a while and watched his every little move.

in a black velvet long-sleeved top and a snowy

rack by the door and helped

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 of

she lifted her head

In spite of the calm look in his dark eyes,

There’s no need to

her collar. Following a second of hesitation, he

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

outside became lively. It was

hospital that day. As for Justin, the newcomer,

the three of them stood in the empty space of the

had slightly tanner skin than the other two. In general, they were quite pleasing

smiled contentedly. “This is great. Everyone’s back here, so it’s going to

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

his brows and asked, “Who are

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