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 gratitude,"

like shimmering stars, he uttered, "Had it not been for you, I wouldn't

my place in such a prestigious university, nor

his gratitude with a modest smile. "It was all you, Steve. Your hard work and determination paid off,"

him.

silence, a heavy weight descended upon the living

fog, suffocating in its

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

the driver didn't make it,"

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

all the expenses and even securing funds for the next

business has been booming, so while the amount was significant, I could handle

assured her of my longstanding affection, which persuaded her

vulnerability in his

a

happiness," he admitted,

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

if, she starts to feel

she puts her own feelings aside and decides to be without

longing.

hint of vulnerability in his tone. "As long as

if her love is not mine, I'll accept

"As long as..."

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

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

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

a gamble,"

his gaze drifting downward as the

lifted the teacup to his lips, his eyes piercing as

reassurance," he observed, his

yourself that Savannah

"Yet, she still left."