Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1051 A Mystery Call

Cherise's eyes widened as she asked, "If I had feelings for someone else back then, would you have letgo?"

Damien's voice was firm as he replied, "Il wouldn't have allowed anyone to cbetween us. I would have ensured that person

regretted ever stepping into your life, and I would have done whatever it took to keep you by my side."

Cherise's silence spoke volumes as she processed Damien's words.

"Your confidence is truly admirable," Damien acknowledged.

Cherise couldn't grasp Damien's intentions, but Steve understood them effortlessly.

"You've got the confidence, the charm, the belief that Cherise wouldn't look twice at anyone else," he said, a wry smile playing on

his lips as he lowered his head. "But me? I'm cut from a different cloth."

"Winning her heart with my appearance alone? That's nothing but a pipe dream," Steve confessed, his tone tinged with self-doubt

as he glanced down at the coffee table.

"Why do you say that?" Cherise retorted, frustration evident in her voice as she slammed her hand on the coffee table.

"Your love for her surpasses Trent's, despite your unconventional looks," Cherise remarked, her tone gentle yet firm.

Steve was visibly surprised, meeting Cherise's gaze with uncertainty. "Is that really how you see it?"

"Do I love her more than Trent?" Steve asked, seeking validation.

"Absolutely," Cherise affirmed, her conviction unwavering.

Gritting her teeth, she continued, "You think Trent's a better match for her, but have you ever stopped to think?"

financially challenged, would you expect her to sacrifice her

through school?"

fell silent for a beat. "I'd let go of my own

you apart from

her lips, reassuring, "You don't need to doubt

his gaze distant. "Words won't change anything at this point," he murmured, setting down his cup

from her might take

understandingly. "Even if you can't forget, it's okay. I've learned

poise. "You've made the journey back to Shawbury; I'm

handle,"

your business," he added,

still the same, always there when I need you," he said, a

his voice.

of trouble, your unwavering support never

"It's the least I can

they traveled back, Cherise rested her head against the cool glass of the car window. Her eyelids fell shut in

her high

like elusive shadows, the recollections refused to materialize, leaving her grasping at the fleeting remnants of the

behind a locked door.

access to the forgotten

it be," cthe gentle advice, a beacon

at the hotel, Damien gracefully opened

if your memory hadn't been lost," he began, his voice gentle yet firm, "the current situation would still be beyond

control."

continued, "The issues between Steve and Savannah are theirs to resolve; we can only offer support

sank into Damien's comforting embrace. "What other options do we have?" she sighed, her voice

gaze softened. "Steve's in a difficult spot," he acknowledged

Cherise agreed softly, her heart heavy with

to find common

to Cherise's growing

the hotel, Damien left promptly after receiving a call