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.

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 the one who’s there for you. Whether I succeed

to show.

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

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 g?l?ovєls.???

he righted the chair, his cheeks coloring with embarrassment,

call. With a quick, incredulous look at Daniela, she shook her

pouring his heart out like that, he doesn’t even stick around for your response? Is he for real? Can you believe this is the same guy who

his way to Harper Group, accompanied by Alexander, whose recent skin graft was visibly healing. They entered the CEO’s office,

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 piece of paper on the floor. Stooping to retrieve it, he realized it was Harper Group’s business

to business, the level of disorder

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