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

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

waved off his gratitude with a modest smile. "It was all you, Steve. Your hard work and determination

him.

trailed into the abyss of silence, a heavy weight descended upon the living room, thickening the air like

suffocating in its

teacup to his lips and took a sip. "Just last

vegetative state now, and the driver didn't make

towhen Savannah's family couldn't

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

while the amount was significant, I could handle

assured her of my longstanding affection,

hint of vulnerability

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

happiness," he admitted,

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

starts to feel

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

longing.

continued, a hint of vulnerability in his tone. "As long as she

love is not mine, I'll accept

"As long as..."

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

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

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

took a gamble," he continued

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

Damien lifted the teacup to his lips, his eyes piercing as he spoke.

reassurance," he observed, his voice conveying

were trying to convince yourself that Savannah would never leave your

"Yet, she still left."