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

Chapter 811:

What secret could there be about his family?

Josie didn’t think about it further. The next day, as she was out, Cedric called to check on Daniela.

“She’s eating well but seems a bit distracted. Last night, I noticed her room light was still on.”

Cedric paused before simply responding, “Hmm.”

“Oh, by the way, yesterday I overheard her talking about your family. I’m not sure what to make of it. You only have your grandmother left, haven’t you? What’s strange about your family?” Josie asked casually while grocery shopping.

Cedric seemed surprised. “Are you sure you heard that right? Was it really about my family?”

Josie laughed, adding a box of ribs to her cart. “Are you joking with me? I have sharp eyes and ears. Remember, I even completed a marathon. How could I have misheard? Daniela was clearly talking about your family. Oh, and I overheard her instructing Ryan not to let you find out.”

Cedric remained silent for a while, and Josie began to wonder if he had disconnected. “Mr. Phillips?”

“Hmm.”

really something

If they bring up this topic again,

gave a distracted nod and said,

𝕆𝕣𝕚𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕪 𝕒𝕥 ⳑ𝕒𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝗲𝗅𝘀[ꞏ]𝚌𝗈𝗺

Josie continued her shopping, dismissing

days later, Cedric made

had nearly forgotten the topic until Cedric brought it up again. She replied, “They haven’t brought it up

Cedric responded, “I see.”

he

for a

entirely in black—from his hoodie to his casual pants—turned heads with his tall stature as he stepped through the door. He approached with his head lowered and sat

for a

he warned, “Handsome,

glass and clinked it against Ryan’s. “Let’s really let

aback; Cedric typically didn’t drink to escape his woes. He had always maintained that drinking clouded his judgment. Seeing through Ryan’s thoughts, Cedric leaned back casually in the armchair, looking downward as a soft shadow played across