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?"

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

through school?"

let go of my

you apart from

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

anything at this point," he

on from her might take

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

poise. "You've made the journey

handle,"

take care of your business," he added, his

same, always there when I need you," he said,

his voice.

unwavering support never falters," he acknowledged

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

glass of the car window. Her eyelids fell shut in an attempt

her high

to materialize, leaving her grasping at the fleeting remnants of

behind a locked door. She stood before it, searching

access to the forgotten

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

at the hotel, Damien gracefully

his voice gentle yet firm, "the

control."

and Savannah are theirs to resolve; we can only offer support

other options do we have?" she sighed, her

gaze softened. "Steve's in a difficult spot," he acknowledged

heavy with empathy for

to find common ground; meddling

words added to

the hotel, Damien left promptly after receiving a call