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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blister and took out

of always carrying band-aids with

With the wound now covered,

joyfully returned to the

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

and affection had clearly

to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle

just moments ago vanished in an

felt as if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the light of day, only to be kept hidden away in the heart.

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

couldn’t help but bring up Whitney again. “Ms. Mel Mellor is quite impressive, and Zendy really likes her too. You better not

his

shift my feelings

he didn’t resent Whitney, that was the extent of

in a cooperative

subject: “Benny’s health has improved

triggered a glint of guilt

requested is too big

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Is Benny mad at me?”

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

bid. farewell to Charles

gaze evasive. After a moment,

restroom.

been so long, and she still hasn’t

Whitney, Charles scanned the crowd but

frown.

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

hurts too

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

hall.

back in the car, he showed his concern by

thoughts and responded calmly, “I’m not really used to wearing high heels.

“Mm-hmm.”

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

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

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