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."

to show my gratitude,"

a heartfelt gaze, gratitude reflecting in his eyes like shimmering stars, he uttered, "Had it not

nor would

a modest smile. "It was all you, Steve. Your hard work and determination

him.

a heavy weight descended

suffocating in

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

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

reached out towhen Savannah's family couldn't handle her mother's medical bills," Steve

covering all the expenses and even securing funds

while the amount was

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

hint of vulnerability

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

find happiness,"

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

starts to feel

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

longing.

vulnerability in his

is not mine,

"As long as..."

lingered in the room, weaving

teacup, his voice soft but persistent. "As long as she lets

or not, it doesn't matter," Steve confessed, his words carrying the weight of his inner

took a gamble," he continued

gaze drifting downward as

the teacup to his lips, his eyes piercing

he observed, his voice conveying

convince yourself that Savannah would never leave your side,"

"Yet, she still left."