Chapter 1050 Steve's Bittersweet Gamble

After those words, he casually glanced at Cherise, a faint hint of nostalgia in his eyes. "You knew about my feelings for her all

along, didn't you?"

Cherise's eyes widened in surprise. "l did?"

Steve remained silent, his expression speaking volumes.

The tension in the room thickened as the past unfolded before them.

"You always had a knack for forgetting the important stuff."

He smiled ruefully, "But con, you remember, right? You were the one pushingto chase after her, tellingto aim for the

stars and apply to her dream college." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"You were the one who told me, 'Even if it's a long shot, just being at her university for four years would be a gift," he reminisced

with a tender smile.

"I followed your guidance, put my faith in it, and worked tirelessly, shadowing your every move to absorb your class notes. My

grades climbed steadily..."

"And when the college entrance exams caround, I achieved my goal and secured admission to her university."

Cherise's heart skipped a beat, her breath catching in her throat. "But she never made it to campus..."

"Yes."

Steve's sigh resonated with the ache of unrequited love. "She gave up her own dreams to make Trent's ctrue," he murmured.

"In that fleeting moment, I realized she'd never be mine in this lifetime."

to

gratitude reflecting in his eyes like shimmering stars, he uttered, "Had it not

prestigious university, nor would I

smile. "It was all you, Steve. Your hard work and

him.

a heavy weight descended upon the living room,

suffocating

lips and took a sip. "Just last

driver didn't make it," he

couldn't

I stepped in, covering all the expenses and even securing funds

so while the amount was significant, I could handle it,"

longstanding affection, which persuaded her to accept my

hint of vulnerability

down she still cares for Trent," Steve confessed with a heavy heart. "She doesn't love me, so even

find happiness," he

in his tone. "But I can't help but hold

what if, she starts to

to be without of gratitude?" Steve

longing.

vulnerability in his tone. "As long as she stands by my side with

love is not mine, I'll

"As long as..."

of his hopeful sentiment lingered in the room, weaving

his voice soft but persistent. "As long as

doesn't matter," Steve confessed, his words carrying the weight of his inner

I took a gamble," he continued

admitted, his gaze drifting

teacup to his lips, his eyes piercing as he

he observed, his voice conveying

convince yourself that Savannah would never leave

"Yet, she still left."

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255