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

her habit of always carrying band-aids

emerged from the bathroom. With the wound now covered, the

recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to the banquet

and his joy was evident. He seemed to be

affection had clearly came from the heart.

had a sparkle in

moments ago vanished in an instant, replaced by boundless despair.

if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the light of day,

two engrossed in their conversation, Whitney’s spirits fell. She decided not to interrupt and risk embarrassment. Silently,

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

his head. “Gwen, you

could I so easily shift my feelings onto someone

was the extent

cooperative and

planning on discussing the matter further with him, Gwendolyn changed the subject: “Benny’s health has improved a lot recently. I’ve added

of guilt in Charles’s eyes as he lowered his

the aquarium that Benny requested is too big and

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Is Benny mad at

difficult for you to accomplish.

who was nearby, waved at Gwendolyn. At his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick and naturally threaded her arm

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

restroom.

and

Whitney, Charles scanned the crowd but

frown.

a message from Whitney: I’ll

too much.

Charles’s face regained its

hall.

showed his concern by asking, “How’s your

responded calmly, “I’m not really used to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels raw, but it’s fine, I’ve already taken

“Mm-hmm.”

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

to work as usual and redid

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