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!

pain, she pricked open the blister and took out

felt thankful for her habit of always carrying band-aids with

emerged from the bathroom. With the wound now

his recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned

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

affection had clearly came from

Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in

joy that filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished in an instant, replaced by

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

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 her car and wait until the party

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

shaking his head.

could I so easily shift my feelings onto someone

resent Whitney, that was the extent of

cooperative

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

a glint of guilt in Charles’s eyes

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

difficult for

Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles

dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that Whitney had

been so long, and

Whitney, Charles scanned the crowd but failed to spot her,

a message from Whitney: I’ll wait for you in the car.

face regained its

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

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

“Mm-hmm.”

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

and redid the proposal, sending

Whitney’s ankle made her limp as she walked. On her way to the pantry, she ran into Lana and her gang. Sissi blocked

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