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."

I feel compelled to show

stars, he uttered, "Had it not

university, nor would I have

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

him.

silence, a heavy weight descended upon the living room,

fog, suffocating in

teacup to his lips and took a sip. "Just last month, Savannah's mother was in a car accident.

and the driver didn't make

couldn't handle her

covering all the expenses and even securing funds for

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

assured her of my longstanding affection, which persuaded her to accept my proposal,"

hint of vulnerability

she still cares for Trent," Steve confessed with a heavy heart.

she'll never truly find happiness," he

can't

what if, she starts

to be without of

longing.

for much," he continued, a hint of vulnerability in his tone. "As long as she stands by my side with her whole

her love is not mine,

"As long as..."

off, yet the echo of his hopeful sentiment lingered in the room, weaving through the air like a

teacup, his voice soft but persistent. "As long

matter," Steve confessed,

a gamble," he continued with

drifting downward as the reality

lips, his eyes piercing as

he observed, his

Savannah would never

"Yet, she still left."

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