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!

took out a band-aid from her bag to cover it.

felt thankful for her habit of always carrying band-aids with her. It finally came in handy. that day.

bathroom. With the wound

Whitney joyfully returned

on his face was genuine, and his joy was evident. He seemed to be in a completely different mood

clearly came from the heart.

to Gwendolyn, Charles had a

moments ago vanished in an

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

the two 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 her

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

wry smile, shaking his head. “Gwen,

I so easily shift my feelings onto someone

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

a cooperative and contractual

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

triggered a glint of guilt in Charles’s eyes as he lowered his gaze.

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 do what you can.”

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

so long, and

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

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

its composure.

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

heels. They’ve rubbed my heels raw, but

“Mm-hmm.”

he notice the subtle change in Whitney’s mood. He just drove away.

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

Whitney’s ankle made her limp as she walked. On her way to the pantry, she

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