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

Chapter 1456:

“I’m alright. Really. It’s nothing. Don’t worry about me.”

Cedric’s fists were clenched so hard his knuckles blanched, and a savage light flickered in his eyes.

“I swear, I’ll make them pay for this.”

Later, Daniela fell asleep in Cedric’s arms.

He carried her upstairs, bathed her, and tucked her into the sheets.

Only after she was safely asleep did he collapse beside her, utterly spent. For a long while, he lay there, eyes fixed on her peaceful face.

A restless fog hung over Daniela, her thoughts tangled and her sleep fitful. When she finally blinked her eyes open, she found Cedric planted at her bedside, watching her with unwavering attention. Night had already fallen, wrapping the room in darkness.

Turning to the nightstand, Daniela squinted at the clock—it was just past one in the morning.

four hours, Cedric hadn’t left

Today’s ordeal hadn’t left Daniela shaken so much as on edge; in truth, it was

gave a

“Come here.”

hesitated, blinking as he read the meaning in

you prefer to be alone, don’t you? I’ll stay here

the dim light, worry etched

??????? ??ɩү ?⍺???ν???ꞏⅽ??

simply a girl lost to the night, vulnerable and spooked by the storm. To Cedric, she seemed

up in his

Daniela

lie with

words did

the bathroom for a rapid rinse. Clean and refreshed, he slid into bed beside her. In the