The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 828 Beyond Resenting. 

Whitney’s heart raced as she was lost in the depths of his profound blue eyes.

“Did that person hurt you just now?”

Upon hearing his concern, a warm sensation surged through her heart. She shook her head.

“No.”

As the music reached its climax, their dance steps quickened. The two of them began to dance in the center of the dance floor, and the people around them tactfully made room.

When the music stopped, everyone ceased dancing.

Whitney was in Charles’ arms, feeling his heartbeat.

The strong and powerful sound provided her a sense of comfort.

After the dance, the pain in her ankle intensified. Whitney said aloud, “Mr. Newton, I need to use the restroom.”

While they were dancing earlier, Whitney was holding it in. She needed to go to the restroom to put a damp paper towel on it, lest she embarrass herself later.

The moment she turned around, her wrist was grabbed. Whitney looked at him, puzzled.

“From now on, there’s no need to address me as Mr. Newton outside the office.”

Charles felt somewhat annoyed with the manner of address. He didn’t know why, but he didn’t want her to call him that. It seemed to subconsciously increase the distance between. them.

Whitney chuckled lightly, nodding her head as she replied, “I understand, Charles.”

Charles let go of her hand, and only then did she go to the restroom.

To avoid dirtying her gown, Whitney carefully lifted her skirt as she slowly made her way to the restroom.

High heels might make one look beautiful, but there was an immense price to pay.

When she took off her shoes, she noticed that blisters had formed on her ankles.

With a gentle touch, a piercing pain was felt immediately.

Gasp!

she pricked open the blister and took out a band-aid from her

thankful for her habit of always carrying band-aids with her. It finally

Whitney emerged from the bathroom. With the wound

joyfully

Gwendolyn. The smile on his face was genuine, and his joy was evident. He seemed to be in a completely different mood from when he was with her.

affection had clearly came from the

to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in his eyes.

Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished in an instant, replaced by boundless despair.

felt as if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the

risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around

Mellor is quite impressive,

smile, shaking his

shift my

he didn’t resent Whitney, that was the extent of

in a cooperative and contractual relationship.

further with him, Gwendolyn changed the subject: “Benny’s health has improved a lot recently. I’ve added some outdoor activities for him.”

of Benedict triggered a glint of guilt in Charles’s eyes

for the aquarium that Benny requested is too big and

he was giving you a hard time on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry. He wasn’t

At his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully

figures leave, his blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that

been so long, and she still

the crowd but failed to spot her, causing him to

phone vibrated. It was a message from Whitney: I’ll wait for you in

seeing the message, Charles’s face regained its

car, he showed his concern by asking, “How’s

responded calmly, “I’m not really used to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels raw, but it’s fine,

“Mm-hmm.”

notice the subtle change in

as usual and redid the proposal,

walked. On her way to the pantry, she ran into Lana and her gang. Sissi

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