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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took out a band-aid from her bag to cover it.

habit of always carrying band-aids with her. It

done, Whitney emerged from the bathroom. With the wound

tenderness, Whitney joyfully returned to the banquet hall.

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

joy and affection had clearly

talking to Gwendolyn, Charles had

joy that filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished in an

dancing together felt as if it was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the light of day, only to

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

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flashed a wry smile, shaking his head. “Gwen,

I so easily shift my feelings

didn’t resent Whitney, that was the extent of his feelings

cooperative and

“Benny’s health has improved a

of guilt in Charles’s eyes

the aquarium that Benny requested is too big and

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Is Benny mad

it would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry. He wasn’t really serious. Just do what you

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

a moment, he remembered that Whitney had

restroom.

been so long, and she

of Whitney, Charles scanned the crowd but failed to spot

frown.

It was a message from Whitney: I’ll wait

hurts too

its composure. He

hall.

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

not really used to wearing high heels. They’ve rubbed my heels raw, but it’s fine, I’ve already taken care of it.”

“Mm-hmm.”

the subtle change in

to work as usual and redid the

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