Rejected No More: I Am Way Out Of Your League, Darling!

Chapter 196

Chapter 196:

He was the man she had loved deeply for so long, the one she had once thought was everything to her.

Now, as she regarded him, there was no longer the adoration or reverence that once filled her eyes. Instead, she saw him as just another man—ordinary and flawed. She had lost the urge to explore him.

With a small gesture, she indicated the chair across from her.

“Please, take a seat.”

Taking a seat, Alexander apologized.

“I’m truly sorry about the sketchbook.” Reaching into his bag, he pulled out a brand-new sketchbook and extended it toward her.

“I hope this can make up for it.”

a gift would win her over, assumed she would appreciate and

earlier visit to the Harper family, where she had asked about the old sketchbook, was merely an excuse

expression, the indifference in her eyes pierced

a cold, distant look, devoid of the warmth he once

have someone find it for you.” The humility in Alexander’s voice

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course, understood his intentions. A faint smile tugged at her lips, but she didn’t even look

these days, so it really

Alexander nodded.

“I understand.

doing well now, so I imagine time is harder to come by. But once someone steps in to help share the load,

gaze and continued cutting her steak, her focus entirely on the plate in front of

accustomed to being shut out by Daniela. Just as he opened

“I’m done. Are you?”

his untouched steak, and,

voice soft but