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," he

stars, he uttered, "Had it not been for you,

nor would I have

all you, Steve. Your hard

him.

trailed into the abyss of silence, a heavy

suffocating in its

the teacup to his lips and took a sip. "Just last month, Savannah's

the driver didn't

family couldn't handle her mother's medical

the expenses and even securing funds

while the amount was significant,

her of my longstanding affection, which persuaded her to accept

of vulnerability

down she still cares for Trent," Steve confessed with a heavy

never truly find happiness," he admitted, his voice

in his tone. "But I can't

what if, she starts to feel something

to be without of gratitude?"

longing.

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

love is not mine, I'll accept

"As long as..."

hopeful sentiment lingered in

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

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

I took a gamble," he continued with

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

eyes piercing as he spoke. "Bringing Trent

reassurance," he observed, his voice

that Savannah would never leave your

"Yet, she still left."

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