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?"

shoes, financially challenged, would you expect her to sacrifice

through school?"

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

you

lips, reassuring, "You don't need to doubt yourself; you're just

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

on from her might

can't forget, it's

seat with effortless poise. "You've made the journey back to Shawbury; I'm sure

handle," he remarked

business," he added, his

Cherise. "You're still the same, always there when I need you," he said,

his voice.

unwavering support never falters," he

determination. "It's the least I can offer," she

her head against the cool glass of the car window.

memories of her high

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

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

access to the

advice, a beacon of solace amidst the labyrinth of her

at the hotel, Damien gracefully opened the car door and lifted her

began, his voice gentle yet firm, "the

control."

Savannah are theirs to resolve; we

options do

in a difficult spot," he acknowledged with

Cherise agreed softly, her heart heavy

for both parties to find common ground; meddling too much can often

words added to

left promptly after