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

stars,

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

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

him.

trailed into the abyss of silence, a heavy

fog, suffocating in

his lips and took a sip. "Just

the driver

family couldn't

covering all the expenses and

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

her of my longstanding affection, which persuaded her to accept my proposal,"

hint of vulnerability in

confessed with a heavy heart. "She doesn't love me, so even if

truly find happiness," he admitted, his

tone. "But I can't help but

just what if, she starts to feel

own feelings aside and decides to be without of gratitude?" Steve

longing.

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

is not mine, I'll accept

"As long as..."

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

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

it doesn't matter," Steve

I took a gamble,"

he admitted, his gaze drifting downward as the reality of

his eyes piercing as he spoke. "Bringing Trent here was your way

observed, his voice

Savannah would never

"Yet, she still left."