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

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

Whitney emerged from the bathroom. With the wound now covered, the pain was just about

his recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to the banquet hall.

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

and affection had clearly came from the

had a sparkle in his eyes.

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

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

and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave,

is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too. You better not miss

shaking his head. “Gwen, you know

I so easily shift my feelings onto

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

in a cooperative and contractual

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

glint of guilt in Charles’s eyes as

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

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

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

watched the two figures leave, his blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that Whitney had just mentioned that she was going to the

been so long, and she still

scanned the crowd but failed to spot her, causing him to frown.

vibrated. It was a message from Whitney: I’ll

the message, Charles’s face regained its composure. He then left the

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

wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels raw, but it’s fine, I’ve

“Mm-hmm.”

else, nor did he notice the subtle change in Whitney’s

next day, Whitney went to work as usual and redid the proposal, sending a new

ankle made her limp as she walked. On her way to the pantry, she ran

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