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

shimmering stars, he uttered, "Had it

nor

smile. "It was all you, Steve. Your

him.

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

suffocating in

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

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

couldn't handle her

all the expenses and even securing funds for the next ten

while the amount was significant, I

Stella assured her of my longstanding affection, which persuaded her to accept my

vulnerability in his

still cares for Trent," Steve confessed with a heavy heart. "She doesn't love me, so

never truly find happiness," he

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

just what if, she starts

aside and decides to be without of gratitude?"

longing.

vulnerability in his tone. "As long as she stands by my side with

love is not

"As long as..."

words tapered off, yet the echo of his hopeful sentiment lingered in

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

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

gamble," he continued with

drifting

the teacup to his lips, his eyes piercing as

he observed, his voice conveying

convince yourself that Savannah would never leave your

"Yet, she still left."