Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1049 Tea and Truths

Cherise pursed her lips. She looked at Steve onstage, holding a microphone to calm the crowd. "I'd like to have a word with this

fool."

Damien shrugged, "Well, go ahead."

So they found a corner and observed as the crowd gradually dispersed.

To Cherise's surprise, none of their high school classmates stood by Steve's side after the incident.

Everyone rose from their seats and departed, unwilling to spare even a few more words for Steve.

According to the chubby guy, Steve, affectionately nicknamed "The Toad," had his heart set on marrying the class's belle just

because of his deep pockets. Well, wasn't he just in for a treat?

Cherise watched as these people left, feeling even more disillusioned. She was incredulous that she had once shared a classroom

with such a group of individuals.

Despite Cherise's lack of high school memories, she still wanted to console Steve with a few words. However, it was disheartening

to see that those who did remember couldn't be bothered to offer any words of support to their old classmates.

Before long, the wedding guests had dispersed, leaving the venue eerily quiet.

Stella and Ariana humbly apologized to Steve. Respectful nods and graceful bows accompanied their gestures of contrition as they

tenderly guided their elderly relatives toward the exit.

Steve's gaze finally settled on Damien and Cherise, who lingered

his steps deliberate and purposeful. "Savannah mentioned she hasn't

eight years. I didn't anticipate seeing you here

lifted her gaze to meet the man before

sight, Steve didn't strike her as

and reflection on recent events, Cherise saw Steve's appearance

impression.

"I just happened to be bringing Ariana

been a while since Savannah and I last

a nod.

those words, he flashed a charming smile and directed his gaze towards

husband," Damien

excellent," Steve responded with a subtle grin. "My apologies for the unintended

hinting melancholy. "This isn't quite the picture-perfect wedding we

finally taking a deep breath. "Why did you do this?" she

frowned, concerned.

just

on this together,

smile. "I happen

Care to joinfor a cup of tea and a leisurely

asked, her eyes

wedding venue, her eyes widened at the grandeur

of timeless elegance. Its two stories whispered of intimacy rather than

for two souls than a

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and one below, awaited. Their unadorned simplicity was a testament to the

grace their walls.

gleamed in pristine white and was

the downstairs chamber, enveloped in deep ebony, housed rugged

while the downstairs room belonged