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

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

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

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

him.

of silence, a heavy weight descended upon the living

fog, suffocating

the teacup to his lips and took a sip. "Just

the driver

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

expenses

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

longstanding affection, which

hint of vulnerability

confessed with a

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

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

if, she starts to feel something

own feelings aside and decides to be without of

longing.

ask for much," he continued, a hint of vulnerability in his tone. "As long as she stands

her love is

"As long as..."

off, yet the echo of his hopeful sentiment lingered in

clasped the teacup, his voice soft but

is mine or not, it doesn't matter," Steve confessed, his words

a gamble,"

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

eyes piercing as he spoke. "Bringing

reassurance," he observed, his voice

convince yourself that Savannah would never leave

"Yet, she still left."