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."

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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

stars, he uttered, "Had it not

such a prestigious university, nor would I have

smile. "It was all you, Steve. Your hard

him.

heavy weight descended upon the living room, thickening the air

fog, suffocating in its

teacup to his lips and took a sip.

the driver didn't make

family couldn't handle her mother's medical bills," Steve

covering all the expenses and even securing funds for the next ten

so while the amount was significant, I

Stella assured her of my longstanding affection, which persuaded

of vulnerability

know deep down she still cares for Trent," Steve confessed with a heavy heart.

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

can't help but hold onto

starts to feel

to be without of gratitude?" Steve

longing.

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

love is not mine,

"As long as..."

his hopeful sentiment lingered

voice soft but persistent. "As long as she lets

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

gamble," he continued with

admitted, his gaze drifting downward as the reality of his situation

the teacup to his lips, his eyes piercing as he spoke. "Bringing

reassurance," he observed, his voice conveying

were trying to convince yourself that Savannah would never

"Yet, she still left."