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

a heartfelt gaze, gratitude reflecting in his eyes like shimmering stars, he uttered,

such a prestigious university, nor would

all you, Steve. Your hard work and determination

him.

the abyss of silence, a heavy weight

fog, suffocating in its

a sip. "Just last month, Savannah's mother was in a car

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

out towhen Savannah's family couldn't

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

has been booming, so while the amount was significant,

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

hint of vulnerability

a heavy heart. "She

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

of self-deprecation in his tone. "But I can't help but hold onto a sliver of hope," he mused

what if, she starts

she puts her own feelings aside and decides to be without of gratitude?" Steve pondered

longing.

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

if her love is not mine, I'll

"As long as..."

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

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

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

I took a gamble," he continued

his gaze drifting downward as the reality of his situation

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

observed, his voice conveying

to convince yourself that Savannah would never leave your

"Yet, she still left."