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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and took out

of always carrying band-aids with her. It finally

emerged from the bathroom. With the wound now covered,

Whitney joyfully returned

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

and affection had clearly came from

Charles had a sparkle

ago vanished in an instant,

was stolen. It had become something that couldn’t see the light of

embarrassment. Silently, she turned around to leave, planning to

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

smile, shaking his head. “Gwen, you know

easily shift my feelings

resent Whitney, that was the extent of his feelings toward her for now.

a cooperative and contractual

Gwendolyn changed the subject: “Benny’s health has improved a lot recently. I’ve

triggered a glint of guilt in Charles’s eyes as he

aquarium that Benny requested is too

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Is Benny mad at me?”

giving you a hard time on purpose, knowing it would be difficult for you to accomplish. Don’t worry. He wasn’t really serious. Just do

waved at Gwendolyn. At his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked toward Cedrick and

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

restroom.

long, and she still hasn’t returned.

Whitney, Charles scanned the crowd but failed to spot her, causing him to

frown.

then, his phone vibrated. It was a message from Whitney: I’ll

hurts too much.

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

hall.

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

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

“Mm-hmm.”

the subtle change in

usual and redid

made her limp as she walked. On her way to the pantry, she ran into Lana and her gang.

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