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.”

to say,”

that I’ve outgrown looking up to my father and seeking comfort from him whenever I 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

no right

glance. Caiden’s fists tightened as the realization hit him—no amount of words

couldn’t help but admit Cedric was right; there was no hope left for mending his relationship with

is where stories

end, he left without a

fell back into its calm silence until a

Caiden had just left, resting his head on folded arms on

I wake

Cedric replied, his voice rough, carrying a weight that

“Daniela.”

did a great job on the North District

made a promise back then.

her expression

expectation. Daniela had been grateful for his dedication and had promised that if he ever needed anything, he could ask, and she