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?"

in Savannah's shoes, financially challenged, would you expect her to sacrifice her

through school?"

a beat. "I'd let

what sets you apart

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

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

her might take

forget, it's okay. I've learned to accept

made the journey back

to handle," he remarked

and take care of your business," he added, his demeanor gracious and

a grateful glance at Cherise. "You're still the same, always there when I need you,"

his voice.

times of trouble, your unwavering

lips pursed in quiet determination. "It's the least I can offer," she

rested her head against the cool glass of the car window.

memories of her high

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

though her memories were imprisoned behind a locked door. She stood before it, searching for the key that

access to

be," cthe gentle advice, a beacon of solace amidst

they arrived at the hotel, Damien gracefully opened the car door and

voice gentle yet

control."

and Savannah are theirs to resolve; we can only offer support from

embrace. "What other options do we have?" she sighed, her voice tinged

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

Cherise agreed softly, her heart heavy with empathy for

find common ground; meddling too much can often

to Cherise's growing

promptly after receiving a call from the