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

Chapter 354

Chapter 354:

It felt as though she was just asking casually.

Cedric pressed his lips together, struggling to concoct a believable excuse.

Before he could speak, Daniela’s voice interrupted his thoughts.

“Forget it, it’s nothing. I’ve already transferred it back to you. Go get some rest.”

Even as Cedric turned to close the door, Daniela remained on the floor, her focus on the intricate puzzle pieces spread before her.

The door, which should have clicked shut, stayed slightly ajar.

Cedric knew he should leave. Staying any longer might unravel the carefully guarded secrets he was trying so desperately to conceal, leaving him exposed—ridiculous and foolish in her eyes. But his feet refused to move.

His hand lingered on the doorknob, the weight of his guilt pressing heavily on his chest. It was an unbearable torment, gnawing at him with every passing second. The door, instead of closing, slowly opened wider.

at the

forward, sinking onto the carpet where she had motioned for him

twisting in his stomach began

were reasons that Cedric couldn’t share. Secrets that, if revealed, might tarnish the fragile trust Daniela

she was okay with that. He didn’t want Daniela to

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even with his resolve, he couldn’t bear to see Daniela

finally looked up,

noticed the turmoil etched into his features. The tight furrow of his brows, the

few seconds, she just

you hiding something from

flinched at the

“What? No, no.”

puzzle piece she’d been holding

“I’m tired.

get

the floor, his

on the bed, pulling the blanket over herself before turning off the