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

Chapter 278

Chapter 278:

“Things have changed a lot since then. I’ve restrained myself,” Cedric admitted, his voice slow but firm.

“Fear has gripped me—the fear of pressing too hard, the trepidation of causing offense, and the anxiety that you might feel uneasy. I was petrified of upsetting you in any way. Thus, I chose to bide my time, considering perhaps you required space to heal and to discover your true desires. I tried to make my way into your life gently, like a soft breeze you wouldn’t think twice about. My only wish was to become someone important to you, without you ever catching on to how much it meant to me. Over the last eighteen months, I’ve carefully avoided overstepping. I refrained from actions or words that might seem too assertive. I’ve kept myself in check, abiding by my own boundaries, waiting endlessly for the right moment.”

Daniela gave him a thoughtful look.

“I don’t mind the wait.

knowing I’m stuck on the sidelines as just a friend. Daniela, I yearn to shield you. It pains me to witness anyone push you around. I want the world to recognize that you have an ally, that you are never alone. I’ve made up my mind—I won’t wait for fate to decide. It’s clear that you and Alexander are done, so I’m stepping forward now. I want to be

allowed himself to show. For a few moments, Daniela remained silent, her

demeanor softened, his voice now

from here on out, consider me a suitor, okay? Don’t shut me out. Just give me a shot.” Cedric abruptly stood up, hoping to leave on a strong

Lɒtєѕτ ϲнαρτєrs ιn g𝒶l𝑛ovєls.𝓒𝓸𝓶

coloring with embarrassment, and

stepped in from the balcony, having just ended a phone call. With a quick, incredulous look at Daniela,

out like that, he doesn’t even stick around for your response? Is he for real? Can you believe this is

by Alexander, whose recent skin graft was visibly healing. They entered

official seals, and stamps—all disorganized and

approach to business, the

placed a steaming cup of coffee on a nearby table, settling