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?"

expect her to sacrifice her

through school?"

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

what sets you apart

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

won't change anything at this point," he murmured, setting down his

from her might take

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

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

to handle," he remarked

on and take care of your business," he

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

his voice.

times of trouble, your unwavering support never falters," he

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

glass of the car window. Her

of her

elusive 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 it, searching for the key that would

to the forgotten

gentle advice, a beacon of solace

gracefully opened the car door and

his voice gentle yet firm, "the current situation would still be

control."

and Savannah are theirs to resolve; we can

other options do

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

softly, her heart heavy with empathy for their

to find common ground;

to Cherise's growing

at the hotel, Damien left promptly