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 and career to

through school?"

let go of my own

you

need to doubt yourself;

distant. "Words won't change anything at this

on from her might take

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

"You've made the journey back to

to handle,"

business,"

a grateful glance at Cherise. "You're still the same, always there when I need you," he said, a touch of admiration

his voice.

times of trouble, your unwavering support never

her lips pursed in quiet determination. "It's

her head against the cool glass of the car window. Her eyelids

of her high

recollections refused to materialize, leaving her grasping

felt as though her memories were imprisoned behind a locked door. She stood before it, searching for the key that would

access to the

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

at the hotel, Damien gracefully

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

control."

and Savannah are theirs to resolve; we can only offer

other options do we have?" she sighed, her voice

a difficult spot," he acknowledged

her heart heavy with empathy for their

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

man's words added to Cherise's growing sense of

the hotel, Damien left promptly after receiving a call