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?"

would you expect her to sacrifice her education and career to support

through school?"

silent for a beat. "I'd let go of my own ambitions,"

you

pursed her lips, reassuring, "You don't need to doubt

smiled faintly, his gaze distant. "Words won't change anything at

her might

it's

with effortless poise. "You've made the journey back

to handle," he

and take care of your business,"

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

his voice.

unwavering support never

quiet determination. "It's the least I

rested her head against the cool glass of the car window. Her eyelids fell shut in

of her

materialize, leaving her grasping at

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

access to the

it be," cthe gentle advice, a beacon

gracefully opened the car

hadn't been lost," he began, his voice gentle yet firm, "the current situation would still be

control."

and Savannah are theirs to resolve; we

do we

softened. "Steve's in a

her heart heavy

parties to find

to Cherise's growing sense of

hotel, Damien left promptly after receiving