Marrying the Man in the Dark

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 Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

stars and apply to her dream college."

"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."

feel compelled to show

eyes like shimmering stars, he uttered, "Had

such a prestigious university, nor would I

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

him.

the abyss of silence, a heavy weight descended upon the living room,

suffocating in its

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

state now, and the driver didn't make it," he

Savannah's family couldn't handle

stepped in, covering all the expenses and even

my business has been booming, so while the amount was significant, I could handle

my longstanding affection, which persuaded her to accept my

hint of vulnerability in

a heavy heart.

me, she'll never truly find happiness," he admitted, his voice tinged

softly, a touch of self-deprecation in his tone. "But I can't help but

starts to feel something for

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

longing.

in his

love is not mine,

"As long as..."

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

hand trembled slightly as he clasped the teacup, his voice soft but persistent. "As long as she lets go of

mine or not, it doesn't matter," Steve confessed, his words

gamble," he

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

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

he observed, his

that Savannah would never leave your

"Yet, she still left."