The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 171 Occasional Concern

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.

Of course, a wounded heart would ache, but these words felt strange coming from Maverick’s mouth.

She retorted, “How ridiculous. It’s natural for someone to 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 to Charles today were also for you.”

as she finished speaking, she pried Maverick’s hand off and entered the villa

her figure as she climbed

time, she too had her

he was merely experiencing the pain she once

He deserved it.

didn’t waste any more time. He went to the backyard, grabbed a broom, and carefully swept up all the fallen leaves in

late autumn night was bitingly

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

the third floor, Gwendolyn did not turn on the

watched

a few minutes, she indifferently withdrew her

until two in the morning and finally cleaned the

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

up to the sound of coughing coming from

saw a tall figure bustling in and out of the kitchen. On the table

time for Gwendolyn to wake up, Maverick covered his lips with his fist every time he coughed,

little move. She pressed her red lips

in a black velvet long-sleeved top and

hurriedly grabbed the trench coat from the coat rack by the door and helped

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

she lifted

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

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

Following a second of hesitation, he responded, “All

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

outside became lively. It was the sound

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

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

waists. Justin, in particular, had slightly tanner skin

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

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

and asked, “Who

Justin calmly replied, “Mr. Wright,

Crane Bridge. He couldn’t help but stare at

stated the day’s schedule. “Ezra and Justin will come with me to the company, while the other three will