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,"

his eyes like shimmering stars, he uttered, "Had it not been for you,

such a prestigious university, nor would I have becthe person

all you, Steve. Your hard work

him.

Cherise's words trailed into the abyss of silence, a heavy weight descended upon the living

fog, suffocating in its

a sip. "Just last month, Savannah's mother was in a car accident. She's

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

couldn't handle her mother's medical bills," Steve

in, covering all the expenses and

my business has been booming, so while the amount was significant,

felt guilty, but Stella assured her of my longstanding affection, which persuaded

vulnerability

Trent," Steve confessed with a heavy heart. "She doesn't love me, so

truly find happiness," he admitted,

a touch of self-deprecation in his tone. "But I can't help but hold

just what if, she starts to feel

feelings aside and decides to be without of gratitude?"

longing.

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

love is not

"As long as..."

lingered

he clasped the teacup, his voice soft but

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

I took a gamble," he continued

admitted, his gaze drifting downward as the reality of his situation sank

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

reassurance," he observed, his

that Savannah would never leave your side,"

"Yet, she still left."