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

through school?"

beat. "I'd let

you

her lips, reassuring, "You don't need to doubt yourself; you're just as

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

on from her

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

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

to handle," he remarked

take care of your business," he added,

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

his voice.

your unwavering support never falters," he

lips pursed in quiet determination. "It's the

the cool glass

memories of her high

the recollections refused to materialize, leaving her grasping at

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

access to the forgotten

it be," cthe gentle advice, a beacon of

Damien gracefully opened the

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

control."

and Savannah are theirs

options do we

gaze softened. "Steve's in a difficult

her heart heavy with empathy for their

find common ground; meddling too much can

to Cherise's

the hotel, Damien left promptly after