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."

to show my gratitude," he

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

in such a prestigious university, nor would I have becthe person I am

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

him.

the abyss of silence, a heavy weight descended upon the living room,

fog, suffocating

took a sip. "Just

now, and the driver didn't make it,"

Savannah's family couldn't handle her mother's medical

expenses and even securing funds for the next

my business has been booming, so while the amount was significant,

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

of vulnerability in his

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

she'll never truly find happiness," he admitted, his

in his tone. "But I can't help

if, she starts to

feelings aside and decides to be without of gratitude?" Steve

longing.

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

if her love is not

"As long as..."

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

he clasped the teacup, his voice soft but persistent. "As long

is mine or not, it doesn't matter," Steve confessed, his words carrying the weight

I took a gamble," he continued

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

his lips, his eyes piercing as he spoke. "Bringing

observed, his voice conveying

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

"Yet, she still left."