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

Chapter 1118:

Jack’s fear finally broke through—he crumbled, bursting into tears right then and there.

Tasha turned her head to where Daniela had disappeared, a thought pressing at the back of her mind. “Daniela is truly a force to be reckoned with.”

The next morning, as Daniela descended the stairs, she found Jack quietly tinkering with his toys on the living room floor. Spotting Daniela, he stole a wary glance at her, hesitation flickering in his eyes. Daniela met his gaze briefly before heading to the kitchen.

After some hesitation, Jack shuffled towards Daniela, his voice small as he mumbled, “Auntie…”

The wild defiance of yesterday had given way to careful effort today—clearly, someone had coached him.

“You don’t have to call me that if you don’t want to,” Daniela said, taking a sip of her milk. Her tone was indifferent. “You don’t like me, so don’t force it. Titles like ‘Auntie’ mean nothing. If it bothers you, just use my name.”

Jack studied Daniela carefully.

met his gaze. “My name is

hesitated, then said,

didn’t seem the least bit angry. Jack exhaled

“This house belonged to my mother. You’re welcome to stay, but I don’t tolerate noise—like what you pulled yesterday. And I certainly don’t allow shoes on the sofa. If you keep it up, I’ll have no choice but to ask you and

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my mom

follow her rules. But here? This is my house, and

small nod. “Will you send me to an elite private school?” he asked,

“No.”

out,

obligation to send you to an elite school. You’re not my child,

his mother had told him. “But my mom says if

brow at his remark. Joyce really filled this kid’s head with