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,"

shimmering stars, he uttered, "Had it not been for you, I

prestigious university, nor would I have

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

him.

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

fog, suffocating in its

his lips and took a sip. "Just last month,

and the driver didn't make it," he revealed

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

stepped in, covering all the expenses

has been booming, so while the amount was significant, I could handle it," Steve reassured

but Stella assured her of my longstanding affection, which persuaded her to accept

hint of vulnerability

cares for Trent," Steve confessed with a heavy heart.

truly find happiness," he admitted, his voice tinged

self-deprecation in his tone. "But I can't help but hold onto a sliver

just what if, she starts to feel

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

longing.

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

her love is

"As long as..."

lingered in the room, weaving through the air

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

I took a gamble,"

gaze drifting downward as the reality of his

his lips, his eyes piercing as he spoke. "Bringing Trent here was

reassurance," he observed, his voice conveying

convince yourself that Savannah would never

"Yet, she still left."

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