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?"

challenged, would you expect her to sacrifice her education and career

through school?"

beat. "I'd let go

sets you apart

need to doubt yourself; you're just as deserving

his gaze distant. "Words won't change anything at this point," he murmured, setting down his cup with a

from her might

forget, it's okay. I've learned to accept

with effortless poise. "You've made the journey

handle,"

of your business," he added, his demeanor gracious

always there when I need you," he said, a touch

his voice.

unwavering support never

"It's the

the cool glass of the car window. Her eyelids fell shut in

memories of her

the recollections refused to materialize, leaving her grasping at the fleeting remnants

as though her memories were imprisoned behind a locked door. She stood

access to the

it be," cthe gentle advice, a beacon of solace amidst the labyrinth of

they arrived at the hotel, Damien gracefully opened the car door

voice gentle

control."

Savannah are theirs to resolve; we can only offer support

sank into Damien's comforting embrace. "What other options do

in a difficult

agreed softly, her heart heavy with empathy for

for both parties to find common ground; meddling too

added to Cherise's growing sense

hotel, Damien left promptly after receiving a call