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 my gratitude,"

like shimmering stars, he uttered, "Had it not been for

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

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

him.

heavy weight descended upon the living room, thickening the air like

suffocating

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

and the driver didn't make

reached out towhen Savannah's family couldn't handle her mother's medical

course, I stepped in, covering all the expenses

business has been booming, so while the amount was

my longstanding affection,

hint of vulnerability in his

cares for Trent," Steve confessed with a heavy heart. "She doesn't

happiness,"

I can't help but hold onto a sliver

just what if, she starts to feel something

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

longing.

don't ask for much," he continued, a hint of vulnerability in his tone.

is not mine, I'll

"As long as..."

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

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

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

a gamble," he continued with

gaze drifting

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

reassurance," he observed,

that Savannah would never

"Yet, she still left."

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