The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

Chapter 828

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!

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she pricked open the blister and took out a band-aid from her bag

carrying band-aids with

With the wound

joyfully returned to the

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

and affection had clearly came from

to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle

Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished in an instant, replaced by

it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t

embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to return to her car and wait until the

bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy

his head. “Gwen, you know

could I so easily shift my feelings onto someone else?

was the extent of his feelings toward

cooperative

the matter further with him, Gwendolyn changed the subject: “Benny’s health has improved a lot recently.

of guilt in Charles’s

for the aquarium that Benny requested is too big and difficult.

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Benny

purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry. He wasn’t really serious. Just

waved at Gwendolyn. At his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to

gaze evasive. After a moment, he remembered that Whitney had just mentioned that she was

restroom.

so long, and

crowd but failed to spot her,

frown.

a message from Whitney: I’ll wait for

too

face regained its composure. He then

hall.

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

used to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels raw, but

“Mm-hmm.”

nor did he notice the subtle change in Whitney’s mood. He just drove

and redid the proposal, sending a new

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