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.

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

to show.

might have been too much, Cedric’s demeanor softened, his voice now carrying a

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 note, but in his

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coloring with embarrassment, and hurried out of the room without

call. With a quick, incredulous

that? After pouring his heart out like that, he doesn’t even stick around for your response?

Alexander, whose recent skin graft was visibly healing. They

cast a scrutinizing glance around the room, his expression unreadable as he took everything in. The desk was a chaotic stack of documents needing approval, official seals, and stamps—all disorganized and scattered. His eyes then caught a

being aware of Caiden’s lax approach to business, the level of disorder

a steaming cup of coffee on a nearby table, settling back with