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 felt strange coming from

experienced that pain before, too. If it hurts so much, you

pried Maverick’s hand off and entered the villa

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

right. Once upon a time, she too

merely experiencing the pain

He deserved it.

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

autumn night

shirt, his face pale. Even when he was holding a wooden broom

the third floor, Gwendolyn did

watched him with icy eyes, seemingly lost

a few minutes, she indifferently withdrew

in the

cold wind for several hours, wearing only a thin layer of

up to the sound of coughing

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

it was time for Gwendolyn to wake up, Maverick covered his lips with his fist every time

every little 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

trench coat from the coat rack by

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

Instead, she lifted her head to

was carefully helping her put on the trench coat. In spite of the calm look in his dark eyes, he looked visibly sick, and his handsome face

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

Following a second of hesitation,

her coat, he pulled out a chair for her. Gwendolyn walked straight

was halfway through her meal when the yard outside became lively.

the hospital that day. As for Justin, the newcomer, he had also recovered

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

height, with well-built physiques, long legs, and narrow waists. Justin, in particular, had slightly tanner skin

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

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

furrowed his brows and asked, “Who are

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