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.

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

laid his heart bare, speaking with a fiery determination he rarely allowed himself to show. For a few moments, Daniela remained silent, her

too much, Cedric’s demeanor softened, his voice

Don’t shut me out. Just give me a shot.” Cedric abruptly stood up, hoping to leave on a strong note, but in his

Lɒtєѕτ ϲнαρτєrs ιn g𝒶l𝑛ovєls.𝓒𝓸𝓶

he righted the chair, his cheeks coloring with embarrassment, and hurried out of the room without

the balcony, having just ended a phone call. With a quick, incredulous look at Daniela, she shook her

stick around for your

healing. They entered the CEO’s office, where

documents needing approval, official seals, and stamps—all disorganized and

lax approach to business, the level

remarked casually, as he placed a steaming cup of coffee on a