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,"

eyes like shimmering stars, he uttered, "Had it

place in such a prestigious university, nor would I have becthe person I am

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

him.

the abyss of silence, a heavy weight descended upon the living room, thickening the

fog, suffocating

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

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

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

stepped in, covering all the expenses and even securing funds

so while the amount was

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

hint of vulnerability

deep down she still cares for Trent," Steve confessed with a heavy heart. "She doesn't

find happiness," he admitted,

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

just what if, she starts to feel something for

feelings aside and decides to be without of gratitude?"

longing.

hint of vulnerability in his

if her love is

"As long as..."

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

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

doesn't matter," Steve confessed,

a gamble," he continued

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

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

he observed, his voice

were trying to convince yourself that Savannah would never leave your

"Yet, she still left."

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