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!

open the blister and took out

for her habit of always carrying band-aids

done, Whitney emerged from the bathroom. With the wound now covered, the pain

his recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned

his joy was evident. He seemed to be in a completely different mood from when he

affection had clearly came

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle

heart just moments ago vanished in

just spent dancing together felt as if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t

engrossed in their conversation, Whitney’s spirits fell. She decided not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to

up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy

wry smile, shaking his head. “Gwen, you know

could I so easily shift my feelings onto someone else?

Whitney, that was the extent of his feelings toward

cooperative

Gwendolyn changed the subject: “Benny’s health has improved a lot

triggered a glint of guilt

renovation for the aquarium that Benny requested is too big and difficult. I’m still clueless about it. Is Benny

knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish.

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

After a moment, he remembered that Whitney had just mentioned that she was going to the restroom.

and she

but failed to spot her, causing

then, his phone vibrated. It was a message from Whitney: I’ll wait for you in the car.

face regained its composure.

back in the car, he showed his

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

“Mm-hmm.”

anything else, nor did he notice the subtle change

Whitney went to work as usual and redid the

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

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