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.”

finished speaking, she pried Maverick’s hand

watched her figure as she climbed up to

was right. Once upon a time, she too had

he was merely experiencing the

He deserved it.

the backyard, grabbed a broom, and carefully swept up all

night was bitingly

face pale. Even when he was holding a wooden broom and doing a mundane task, he exuded an

room on the third floor, Gwendolyn

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

withdrew her gaze and went to

two in the morning and

for several hours, wearing only a thin layer of clothing, he caught

to the sound of coughing

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

with his fist every time he coughed, trying

and watched his every little move. She pressed

long-sleeved

from the coat rack by the door and helped

You have a great figure, so you’ll still

refuse. Instead, she lifted her

the trench coat. In spite of the calm look in

There’s no need

stopped adjusting her collar. Following a second

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

the yard outside became lively. It was the sound of laughter from a

hospital that day. As

in, the three of them stood in the

had similar height, with well-built physiques, long legs, and narrow waists. Justin, in particular, had slightly tanner skin than the other two. In general,

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

up the bodyguards one

furrowed his brows and asked, “Who are

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 stay behind to guard