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

Chapter 416

Chapter 416:

Caiden opened his mouth to speak, but Daniela cut him off.

“Back when I was a kid, other children were picked up by their parents on rainy school days, but I was alone. I’d sit on a tiny bench, wondering why other dads loved their kids, while mine seemed to care more about someone else.”

Caiden’s face stiffened, discomfort washing over him.

Daniela smiled faintly, a smile that carried a sense of release.

“I was stubborn back then. I wrestled with this question for almost ten years before finally letting it go. I just wanted to escape a place that never felt like home. Part of why I treated Alexander well was because I thought he was that boy from my childhood. But mostly, I wanted to leave, to find a place where I could finally feel like I belonged.”

Caiden’s voice turned bitter as he spoke.

“You never said any of this to me.”

was nothing to say,” Daniela replied, meeting Caiden’s

feel hurt. Don’t expect anything more from me now. I’ve already given all I can. Honestly, I don’t owe you anything else. And if you have any decency left, don’t

have no

Caiden’s fists tightened as the realization hit him—no amount of words could undo

there was no hope left for mending his

is where stories

end, he left without

room fell back into its calm silence until

the chair Caiden had just left, resting his head on folded arms on the table. Daniela looked at Cedric, surprised to see he was still

I wake you?” she

carrying a weight that felt heavy in the silence of

“Daniela.”

a

made a promise back then. Do

her

landmark building that exceeded every expectation. Daniela had been grateful for his dedication and had promised that if he ever needed anything, he could ask, and she would do everything in her power to