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

Chapter 417

Chapter 417:

But now, all those fears melted away. In this moment, nothing else mattered. All he wanted was to pull her into his arms, give her the protection she deserved, and stand as her unwavering shield against the chaos surrounding her.

“I want you,” Cedric said without a moment’s hesitation. His voice was resolute. Observing Daniela’s confusion, he added, “Yes, you understood correctly. I wish to leverage that promise you made as a means to start a relationship with you.”

Daniela was stunned. The pen she held trembled lightly. Speechless, she realized her pulse was now surging.

“A relationship? What sort of relationship do you mean?”

“Marriage,” Cedric answered bluntly.

At his declaration, Daniela felt a knot form in her chest.

conversation with Caiden just now. There’s

you, Daniela, but genuine affection. I want to marry you. I want to offer you the love, attention, and protection you were deprived of in your youth. In the future, on any rainy day, no

to face

so suddenly that

knowing well that given time to think, Daniela might

the table. Hearing your words to Caiden hurt me deeply. I’m invoking the promise you made to propose

the latest

Daniela’s vision blurred as she set aside

I’ve been too rational until now!” Cedric

acting, and I’ve let you face challenges on your own. But no more. I don’t just want to maintain a distance; I need

His resolve mirrored the tenacity he applied in his

This distance is intolerable. Today, I must secure my

slowly withdrew her hand from the table. She was overwhelmed by the intensity of the moment. She had indeed made a promise, and she felt compelled to provide

moment to collect her

years, I’ve changed significantly,” she began. The overhead light cast a shadow, cloaking her