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."

compelled to show

a heartfelt gaze, gratitude reflecting in his eyes like shimmering stars, he uttered, "Had it not been for you, I wouldn't

in such a prestigious university, nor would I

all you,

him.

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

fog, suffocating

took a sip.

vegetative state now, and the driver didn't

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

I stepped in, covering all the expenses and

amount was significant, I could handle

my longstanding affection, which persuaded her

hint of vulnerability

a heavy heart. "She doesn't

never truly find happiness," he admitted,

I can't help but hold onto a sliver of hope," he

what if, she starts to

and decides to be without

longing.

in his tone. "As long as

if her love is not

"As long as..."

the echo of his hopeful sentiment lingered

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

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

a gamble," he continued

drifting downward as

lips, his eyes piercing as

he observed,

Savannah would never leave your side,"

"Yet, she still left."