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.”

Maverick’s hand off and entered the villa

her figure as

Once upon a time, she too had her sincere

he was merely experiencing the

He deserved it.

the backyard, grabbed a broom, and carefully swept

night

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

third floor,

watched him with icy eyes, seemingly lost in

indifferently withdrew her gaze

two in the morning

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

the sound of coughing coming

went downstairs and immediately saw a tall figure bustling

Maverick covered his lips with

while and watched his every little move. She pressed her red lips together and,

Gwendolyn in a black velvet long-sleeved top and a snowy white tulle skirt. Her thin shoulders appeared quite

trench coat from the coat rack by the door

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

refuse. Instead, she

look in his dark eyes, he looked visibly sick, and his handsome face and lips lacked

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

Following a second of hesitation, he

out a chair for her. Gwendolyn walked straight over and

her meal when the yard outside became lively. It was the sound of laughter from

healed, so they were discharged from the hospital that day. As for Justin, the newcomer, he had also

them stood

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

contentedly. “This is great. Everyone’s back here, so it’s going to be lively from now

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

his brows and asked,

replied, “Mr. Wright, I am Ms. Shalders’ new bodyguard,

still had some impression of the incident that day on Crane Bridge. He couldn’t help but stare at

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