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,"

a heartfelt gaze, gratitude reflecting in his eyes like shimmering stars, he uttered, "Had it not been for you, I wouldn't

in such a prestigious university, nor would I

was all you, Steve.

him.

heavy weight descended upon the living

fog, suffocating in its

his lips and took a sip. "Just last month, Savannah's mother was in a

vegetative state now, and the driver didn't make

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

expenses and even securing funds

booming, so while the amount was significant, I could

longstanding affection, which persuaded her to

vulnerability in his

cares for Trent," Steve confessed with a heavy

she'll never truly find happiness," he admitted,

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

she starts to feel something

decides to

longing.

ask for much," he continued, a hint of vulnerability in his tone. "As long as she stands by my side with her whole

love is not mine, I'll

"As long as..."

sentiment lingered in the room, weaving through the air

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

it doesn't matter," Steve

took a gamble," he

drifting downward as

his lips, his eyes piercing as he spoke. "Bringing Trent here

observed, his voice

convince yourself that Savannah would never leave your side,"

"Yet, she still left."