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 words felt strange coming from

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 Charles today were also for

she pried Maverick’s hand

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

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

he was merely experiencing the pain she

He deserved it.

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

autumn night

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

room on the third floor, Gwendolyn did not

and watched

few minutes, she indifferently withdrew

sweeping until two in the morning

being exposed to the cold wind for several hours, wearing only a thin

to the sound of coughing

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

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.

Maverick turned around and saw Gwendolyn in a black velvet long-sleeved top and a snowy white tulle skirt. Her thin shoulders appeared

the trench coat from the coat rack

You have a great figure, so you’ll still look good with an extra layer of clothes on

Instead, she lifted her

carefully helping her put on the trench coat. In spite of the calm look in his dark

and rest. There’s no need to force yourself to go to Wright Construction

her collar. Following a second

chair for her. Gwendolyn walked straight over

yard outside became lively. It was

day. As for Justin, the newcomer, he had also recovered aside from some remaining

them stood in

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

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

silently to the side, carefully sizing up the bodyguards

and asked, “Who are

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