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."

compelled to

in his eyes like shimmering stars,

university, nor would

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

him.

trailed into the abyss of silence, a heavy

suffocating in

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

the driver

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

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

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

longstanding affection, which

of vulnerability

a

me, she'll never truly find happiness," he

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

what if, she starts to

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

longing.

his tone. "As

is

"As long as..."

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

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

Steve confessed,

gamble," he continued

gaze drifting downward as the reality of his situation sank

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

he observed, his voice conveying

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

"Yet, she still left."