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."

I feel compelled to show my

gratitude reflecting in his eyes like shimmering stars, he uttered, "Had it not

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

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

him.

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

suffocating

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

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

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

in, covering all the expenses and even securing funds for

while the amount

felt guilty, but Stella assured her of my longstanding affection,

vulnerability in his

cares for Trent," Steve confessed with a

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

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

what if, she starts

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

longing.

his tone. "As long as she stands by

if her love is not mine, I'll accept

"As long as..."

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

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

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

I took a gamble," he continued with

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

his lips, his eyes piercing as

observed, his voice

to convince yourself that Savannah

"Yet, she still left."