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

through school?"

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

sets you apart from

to doubt yourself; you're just as deserving

change anything at this point," he murmured, setting

on from her might take

if you can't forget, it's okay.

"You've made the journey back to Shawbury; I'm sure you've got

to handle," he remarked

care of your business," he added, his demeanor

always there when

his voice.

unwavering support never falters," he

pursed in quiet determination. "It's the

rested her head against the cool glass of the

of her

materialize, leaving

a locked door. She stood before it, searching for

access to the forgotten

cthe gentle advice, a beacon of solace

hotel, Damien gracefully opened the

voice gentle yet firm, "the current situation

control."

Steve and Savannah are theirs to resolve; we can

options do we have?" she sighed, her

in a difficult spot," he

softly, her heart heavy with empathy for their

crucial for both parties to find common ground;

words added to Cherise's

the hotel, Damien left promptly after receiving