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

her habit of always carrying band-aids with

With the wound now covered, the

Whitney joyfully returned

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

had clearly came from the heart.

to Gwendolyn, Charles had a sparkle

filled Whitney’s heart just moments ago vanished in an instant, replaced by boundless despair.

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

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

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

shaking his head. “Gwen, you

could I so easily shift my feelings

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

a cooperative and contractual

subject: “Benny’s health has improved a lot recently. I’ve added some outdoor activities for him.”

guilt in Charles’s eyes as he lowered

requested is too big and difficult. I’m still

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Is Benny mad at

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 what

Gwendolyn. At his cue, Gwendolyn immediately bid. farewell to Charles and cheerfully walked

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

restroom.

and she still hasn’t returned.

the crowd but failed to spot her,

frown.

phone vibrated. It was a message from

hurts too

Charles’s face regained its composure. He

hall.

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

aside her 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 already taken care of it.”

“Mm-hmm.”

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

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

On her way to the pantry, she ran into Lana

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