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

Chapter 297

Chapter 297:

Daniela managed a faint smile as she looked at him.

“Let’s just be friends for life, okay? Once the initial spark fades, what’s left is just the wreckage of routine and boredom. Why go through all that trouble?”

With that, she reached for the door handle and pushed it open. She stepped out of the car, but before leaving, she glanced back at him. Her voice was gentle, almost kind.

“Go home, Cedric, and get some rest. Tomorrow morning, we’ll still be friends who can count on each other. That’s more than enough, isn’t it? I’ve always been distant, Cedric. Loving someone has never come naturally to me. Alexander wasn’t wrong when he said that. If I had truly loved him during those ten years, I wouldn’t have walked away as easily as I did. That just proves my feelings were shallow. The truth is, I’ve always loved myself more than anyone else.”

Daniela offered Cedric a faint smile, her voice gentle but firm.

“Choosing someone like me, Cedric, would only mean settling for less than you deserve. Why do that to yourself? You’re too smart for that, aren’t you?”

shut the

her parting words snapped Cedric back to reality.

got inside, the elevator doors were already closing. He dashed up the stairs, taking

knocked on the door, urgency in every pound. After a moment, Josie appeared, her eyes heavy

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the matter? You look like you’ve seen a

answer. His heart was racing, consumed by frustration and regret over his missed opportunity. He raced upstairs and pounded on Daniela’s door with renewed desperation. But the

leaned against the door, his

You’re not Alexander—you’re not heartless! And I’m not like you. I won’t let misfortune dictate my life! You call me smart, but I’m not. I’m just a fool.

finished speaking, his breaths came heavy,

wide with surprise. After a moment of stunned silence, they exchanged glances and gave Cedric an encouraging thumbs-up. For the first time, he was taking a stand

resolute. He sat quietly outside Daniela’s door, his back against the wall, waiting patiently. He was determined to lay bare every emotion that

crouched outside, looking like he hadn’t moved all night. The moment she stepped into the hallway, Cedric sprang to

I’m not scared,” Cedric blurted, his voice