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.

wait for fate to decide. It’s clear that you and

with a fiery determination he rarely allowed himself to

demeanor softened, his

shut me out. Just give me a shot.” Cedric abruptly

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his cheeks coloring with embarrassment, and hurried

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

out like that, he doesn’t even stick around for your response? Is he for

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

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 piece of paper on the floor. Stooping to retrieve

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

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