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?"

you expect her to sacrifice her education and career to support

through school?"

let

you apart

to doubt yourself; you're

won't change anything at this

on from her might

can't forget, it's okay. I've

with effortless poise. "You've made the journey back to

handle," he

business," he added, his

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

his voice.

trouble, your unwavering support never falters,"

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

the cool glass of the car window.

of her high school

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

behind a locked door. She stood before it,

access to

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

they arrived at the hotel, Damien gracefully opened the car

hadn't been lost," he began, his voice gentle yet firm,

control."

theirs to

Damien's comforting embrace. "What other options do we have?" she

"Steve's in a

Cherise agreed softly, her heart heavy

relationships, it's crucial for both parties to find common ground; meddling too

words added to Cherise's

promptly after receiving a call from the