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."

I feel compelled to

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

prestigious university, nor

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

him.

a heavy weight descended

suffocating

sip. "Just last month, Savannah's

the driver didn't make it,"

towhen Savannah's family couldn't handle

covering all the expenses and even securing funds for the next ten

amount was significant, I could handle

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

hint of vulnerability

with a heavy heart. "She doesn't love me, so

truly find happiness," he admitted, his voice tinged with

touch of self-deprecation in his tone. "But I can't help but hold onto a sliver of hope," he mused aloud.

just what if, she starts to

and decides to be without of gratitude?" Steve pondered aloud,

longing.

hint of vulnerability in his tone. "As long as she stands by my

is not mine, I'll accept

"As long as..."

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

soft but persistent. "As long as she lets go of

it doesn't matter," Steve confessed, his words carrying the

gamble," he continued with

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

the teacup to his lips, his eyes piercing

observed, his

convince yourself that Savannah would never leave

"Yet, she still left."