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 education

through school?"

beat. "I'd let go of my own ambitions,"

sets you

need to doubt

won't change anything at this

on from her might

if you can't forget, it's okay. I've learned to accept

from his seat with effortless poise. "You've made the journey back to Shawbury; I'm sure you've

handle,"

of your business," he added,

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

his voice.

your unwavering

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

the cool glass of the car window. Her eyelids

her

recollections refused to materialize, leaving her grasping at the

memories were imprisoned behind a locked door. She stood before it, searching for

access to the forgotten

cthe gentle advice, a beacon of solace amidst

the hotel, Damien gracefully opened

lost," he began, his voice gentle yet firm, "the current situation would

control."

theirs to resolve; we can only offer support from

other options do we have?" she sighed,

gaze softened. "Steve's in a difficult

heart heavy with empathy

it's crucial for both parties to find common ground; meddling too much can often

to

at the hotel, Damien left promptly after receiving a call