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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the blister and took

of always carrying band-aids with her. It

bathroom. With the wound now covered, the pain was just about bearable.

his recent tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to the banquet

The smile on his face was genuine, and his joy was evident. He seemed to be in a completely different mood from when he was with her.

clearly came from the

had

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

something that couldn’t see the light

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

Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really

shaking his head. “Gwen, you know

I so easily shift my feelings

resent Whitney, that was the extent of his feelings

cooperative and contractual

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

of guilt

the aquarium that Benny requested is too

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be difficult for you

At his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick and naturally threaded her arm through her husband’s.

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

restroom.

and she still hasn’t returned.

but failed to spot her, causing

frown.

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

too much.

face regained its

hall.

car, he showed his

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

“Mm-hmm.”

did he notice the subtle change in Whitney’s mood. He just drove

usual and redid the proposal, sending

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