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.

than four hours, Cedric hadn’t left

hadn’t left Daniela shaken so

the blanket back, Daniela gave a quiet signal,

“Come here.”

hesitated, blinking as he read

when you’re this unsettled, you prefer to be alone, don’t you? I’ll stay here and

dim light, worry etched

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the night, vulnerable and spooked by the storm. To

up

Daniela whispered,

lie

those words did Cedric

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