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

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

emerged from the bathroom. With the wound now covered,

Whitney joyfully returned to the

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

had clearly came

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had a

moments ago vanished in an instant, replaced by boundless

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

decided not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to her car and wait until the

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 know

easily shift my feelings

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

were in a cooperative and contractual relationship.

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

triggered a glint of guilt in Charles’s eyes as

big and difficult. I’m

would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry. He wasn’t

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

the two figures leave, his blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment, he

so long, and

Charles scanned the crowd but failed to

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

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

he showed his concern by asking,

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

“Mm-hmm.”

did he notice the subtle change in Whitney’s

next day, Whitney went to work as usual and

ankle made her limp as she walked. On her way to the pantry, she ran into Lana and her gang.

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