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."

feel compelled to show my gratitude,"

gratitude reflecting in his eyes like shimmering stars,

university, nor would

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

him.

of silence, a heavy weight descended upon

fog, suffocating

his lips and took a sip. "Just

the driver didn't make it," he

reached out towhen Savannah's family couldn't handle

in, covering all the expenses and even securing funds for

so while the amount was significant,

felt guilty, but Stella assured her of my longstanding affection, which persuaded

vulnerability

still cares for Trent," Steve confessed with a heavy heart. "She doesn't love me, so even if

happiness," he

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

what if, she starts to

if she puts her own feelings aside and decides to

longing.

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

love is not mine, I'll

"As long as..."

of his hopeful sentiment lingered in the room,

as he clasped the teacup, his voice soft but

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

a gamble," he continued with

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

his silence, Damien lifted the teacup to his lips, his eyes piercing as he spoke. "Bringing Trent here

reassurance," he observed, his voice

convince yourself that Savannah would never leave

"Yet, she still left."