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!

blister and took out a band-aid from her bag to

thankful for her habit of always carrying band-aids with

the bathroom. With the wound now covered,

tenderness, Whitney joyfully

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

clearly came

Charles had a sparkle

joy that filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished in

if it was stolen. It had become something that

She decided not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to her

again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too. You better not miss out on

flashed a wry smile, shaking his

so easily shift my feelings

resent Whitney, that was the extent of

in a cooperative and

him, Gwendolyn changed the subject: “Benny’s health has

mention of Benedict triggered a glint of guilt in Charles’s eyes

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

purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish.

his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick

figures leave, his blue eyes dimmed, his gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that Whitney had just

long, and she still hasn’t returned.

but failed to spot her, causing

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

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

his concern by asking, “How’s your

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

“Mm-hmm.”

else, nor did he notice the subtle

usual and redid the proposal, sending

the pantry, she ran

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