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 a band-aid from her bag to cover

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

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

his recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to the

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

clearly came

Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle in

just moments ago vanished

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

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 was over.

matters with Charles, Gwendolyn couldn’t help but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too. You better not miss out on her

flashed a wry smile, shaking his head. “Gwen, you

could I so easily shift my feelings onto someone

the extent of his feelings toward

in a cooperative and

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

Benedict triggered a glint of guilt

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

time on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry. He wasn’t really serious. Just do what you can.”

his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and

blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment, he

long, and she

the crowd but failed to spot her, causing him

Whitney: I’ll wait for you in

message, Charles’s face regained its

in the car, he showed his concern by

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

“Mm-hmm.”

he notice the subtle change in

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

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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