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

through school?"

fell silent for a beat. "I'd let go of my

you apart

don't need to doubt yourself; you're just as deserving as

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

on from her might

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

made the journey back to Shawbury; I'm sure

handle,"

of your business," he added, his demeanor gracious and

Cherise. "You're still the same, always there when

his voice.

trouble, your unwavering support never falters,"

quiet determination. "It's

her head against the cool glass of the car window.

memories of her

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

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

to

advice, a beacon of

hotel, Damien gracefully opened the car door

your memory hadn't been lost," he began, his voice

control."

Steve and Savannah are theirs to resolve; we can

do we have?" she

gaze softened. "Steve's in a

softly, her heart heavy

parties to find common ground; meddling too

to Cherise's

Damien left promptly after receiving