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!

pricked open the blister and took out a

band-aids

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

his recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully

talking to Gwendolyn. The smile on his face was genuine, and his joy was evident. He seemed to be

joy and affection had clearly came from the heart.

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in

joy that filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished in

stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the light of day, only to be kept hidden away in the

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

but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too. You better

shaking his head. “Gwen,

so easily shift my feelings

the extent of his feelings toward

were in a cooperative and contractual

subject: “Benny’s health has improved a lot recently. I’ve added some outdoor activities

a glint of guilt in Charles’s eyes as

Benny requested is too big and difficult. I’m still clueless about it. Is Benny

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

Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked

two figures leave, his blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that Whitney had just mentioned

long, and she

of Whitney, Charles scanned the crowd but failed to

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

face regained its

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

high heels. They’ve rubbed my

“Mm-hmm.”

anything else, nor did he notice the subtle change

work as usual and redid the proposal, sending a new

limp as she walked. On her way to the pantry, she ran into Lana and her gang. Sissi blocked her path and began

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