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."

to

like shimmering stars,

prestigious university, nor

all you, Steve. Your

him.

Cherise's words trailed into the abyss of silence, a heavy weight descended upon

suffocating

lips and took a sip.

state now, and the driver didn't

out towhen Savannah's family couldn't handle

course, I stepped in, covering all the expenses and even securing funds

so while the amount was significant,

Stella assured her of my longstanding affection, which persuaded

vulnerability in

cares for Trent," Steve confessed with a heavy

never truly find happiness," he admitted, his voice tinged

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

starts to feel something for

to be without of gratitude?" Steve pondered aloud, his voice laced

longing.

his tone.

love is

"As long as..."

echo of his hopeful sentiment lingered in the room, weaving through the air like a fragile

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

doesn't matter," Steve confessed, his words carrying the

a gamble," he continued

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

his silence, Damien lifted the teacup to his lips, his eyes piercing

reassurance," he observed, his voice conveying

yourself that Savannah would never leave your side,"

"Yet, she still left."