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

his eyes like shimmering stars, he uttered, "Had it not been for you, I

a prestigious university, nor would I have

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

him.

words trailed into the abyss of silence, a heavy weight descended upon the living room, thickening

fog, suffocating in

took a sip. "Just last

vegetative state now, and the driver

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

stepped in, covering all the expenses and even securing funds

my business has been booming, so while the amount was

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

hint of vulnerability in

cares for Trent," Steve confessed with a heavy heart. "She

truly find happiness," he admitted,

his tone. "But I can't help but

what if, she starts to

puts her own feelings aside and decides to be without of gratitude?" Steve pondered aloud, his voice

longing.

a hint of vulnerability in his tone. "As long as

her love is not

"As long as..."

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

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

Steve confessed, his words

took a gamble," he continued

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

Damien lifted the teacup to his lips, his eyes piercing

reassurance," he observed,

that Savannah would never leave your

"Yet, she still left."