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!

the pain, she pricked open the blister and took out a band-aid

always carrying band-aids

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

recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned

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

clearly came from

had a sparkle in his

heart just moments ago

if it was stolen. It had become something

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

matters with Charles, Gwendolyn couldn’t help but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy

shaking his head. “Gwen,

I so easily shift my feelings onto someone else?

was the extent of his feelings toward her for

cooperative

subject: “Benny’s health has improved a lot recently. I’ve

glint of guilt in Charles’s eyes

for the 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

immediately bid. farewell to

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

so long, and she still hasn’t

crowd but failed to spot

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

face regained its composure. He then left the

car, he showed his

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

“Mm-hmm.”

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

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

limp as she walked. On her way to the pantry, she

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