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?"

expect her to sacrifice her education and career to support

through school?"

beat. "I'd let go of

what sets you apart

don't need to doubt yourself; you're just as deserving

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

her might take

nodded understandingly. "Even if you can't forget, it's okay.

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

handle," he

of your business," he

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

his voice.

of trouble, your unwavering support never falters," he acknowledged

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

traveled back, Cherise rested her head against the cool glass

of her high school

elusive shadows, the recollections refused to materialize, leaving her grasping

felt as though her memories were imprisoned behind a locked door.

access to the forgotten

cthe gentle advice, a beacon of solace amidst the labyrinth of

the hotel, Damien gracefully opened the car door and lifted

his voice gentle yet firm, "the current situation would still be beyond

control."

between Steve and Savannah are theirs to resolve; we can only

options do we have?" she sighed, her voice tinged with

"Steve's in a difficult

her heart heavy with empathy for

both parties to find common ground; meddling too

words added to Cherise's growing

Damien left promptly after receiving