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.

a wounded heart would ache, but these words felt strange coming

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

Maverick’s hand off and entered the villa without looking

this time, she didn’t close the door. Maverick watched her figure as she climbed up to the third floor, eventually disappearing around the

upon a time, she too had her sincere

he was merely experiencing

He deserved it.

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

late autumn night

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

third floor,

quietly behind the window and watched him with icy eyes, seemingly lost

minutes, she indifferently withdrew her

the morning and

expected, after being exposed to the cold wind for several hours, wearing only

sound of coughing

she went downstairs and immediately saw a tall figure bustling in and

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

stairwell for a while and watched his every little move. She pressed her red lips

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

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

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

she

the calm look in his dark eyes, he looked visibly sick, and

sick, take a day off and rest. There’s no need to force yourself to go to Wright

Following a second of hesitation, he

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

the yard outside became

that day. As for Justin, the newcomer, he

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

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

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

silently to the side, carefully sizing up the bodyguards one by

furrowed his brows and asked, “Who

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