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?"

challenged, would you expect her to

through school?"

for a beat. "I'd let go of

you

to doubt yourself; you're just as deserving

at this point,"

her might

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

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

to handle,"

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

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

his voice.

unwavering support never falters," he acknowledged

pursed in quiet determination. "It's the

they traveled back, Cherise rested her head against the cool glass of the car window. Her eyelids fell

her

shadows, the recollections refused to materialize, leaving her grasping

were imprisoned behind a locked door.

to the forgotten

a beacon of solace amidst the

they arrived at the hotel, Damien gracefully opened the car door and

began, his voice gentle yet

control."

Steve and Savannah are theirs to resolve;

"What other options do we have?" she sighed,

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

heart heavy with empathy for their

find common ground; meddling too much

to Cherise's growing

left promptly after