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?"

Savannah's shoes, financially challenged, would you expect her

through school?"

a beat. "I'd let

sets you

don't need to doubt yourself; you're

anything at this point," he murmured, setting down his

from her

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

effortless poise. "You've made

to handle,"

business," he added, his demeanor

same, always there when

his voice.

trouble, your unwavering support never falters," he acknowledged

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

traveled back, Cherise rested her head against the cool glass of the car window. Her

her high

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

a locked door. She stood before it, searching for the

to

a beacon of solace amidst the labyrinth of her

they arrived at the hotel, Damien gracefully opened the

lost," he began, his voice

control."

continued, "The issues between Steve and Savannah are theirs to

sank into Damien's comforting embrace. "What other options do we have?" she sighed, her voice tinged

a difficult spot," he acknowledged with

agreed softly, her heart heavy with empathy for their friend's

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

man's words added to Cherise's growing sense

at the hotel, Damien left promptly after