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 gratitude," he

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

university, nor

was all you, Steve. Your hard work

him.

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

suffocating

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

and the driver didn't

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

I stepped in, covering all the expenses and even securing funds

so while the amount was significant, I

felt guilty, but Stella assured her of my longstanding affection, which persuaded her to accept my proposal,"

vulnerability in his

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

find happiness," he admitted,

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

she starts to feel something

if she puts her own feelings aside and decides to be without of gratitude?" Steve pondered aloud, his voice laced

longing.

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

love is not

"As long as..."

of his hopeful sentiment lingered in the

slightly as he clasped the teacup, his voice soft but persistent.

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

I took a gamble," he continued with

drifting downward as

silence, Damien lifted the teacup to his lips, his eyes

reassurance," he observed, his voice

yourself that Savannah would never

"Yet, she still left."