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!

took out a band-aid from her bag to cover

of always carrying band-aids with her.

was done, Whitney emerged from the bathroom. With the

joyfully returned to

genuine, and his joy was evident.

affection had clearly came from the heart.

Charles had a sparkle

just moments ago vanished

something that couldn’t see the light of day, only

not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around

“Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too. You

wry smile, shaking his head. “Gwen, you know me…”

easily shift

resent Whitney, that was the extent of

cooperative and contractual relationship.

the subject: “Benny’s health

of guilt in

too big and difficult. I’m still clueless about it.

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

At his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick and naturally threaded her arm

eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that Whitney had just mentioned that she was going to the restroom.

long, and she still hasn’t returned.

but failed to spot her, causing him

phone vibrated. It was a message from Whitney: I’ll wait for you in the car. My ankle hurts

face regained its composure.

in the car, he showed his concern by asking, “How’s your ankle?”

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

“Mm-hmm.”

anything else, nor did he notice the subtle change in Whitney’s mood. He just

as usual and redid the proposal, sending a new

as she walked. On her way to the pantry, she ran into

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