Dark Secrets of the Blind Husband

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

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"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."

feel compelled to show my

in his eyes like shimmering stars, he uttered, "Had it not been for you, I

a prestigious university, nor would I have becthe person I

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

him.

heavy weight descended upon the living room,

fog, suffocating in its

took a sip. "Just last month, Savannah's mother was in

state now, and the driver

Savannah's family couldn't

I stepped in, covering all the expenses and

amount was significant, I could handle it," Steve

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

of vulnerability in

for Trent," Steve confessed with a heavy heart.

happiness," he admitted, his voice tinged

of self-deprecation in his tone. "But I can't help but

if, she starts

puts her own feelings aside and decides to be without of gratitude?" Steve pondered aloud, his voice

longing.

a hint of vulnerability in his

if her love is not mine,

"As long as..."

tapered off, yet the echo of his hopeful sentiment lingered in the room,

clasped the teacup, his voice soft but persistent. "As long as she lets

doesn't matter," Steve confessed, his words

took a gamble," he

unfortunately, I lost," he admitted, his gaze drifting downward as the reality of

lifted the teacup to his lips, his eyes piercing as he spoke. "Bringing Trent here

observed, his voice conveying

to convince yourself that Savannah would never leave your side,"

"Yet, she still left."