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 sacrifice her education and

through school?"

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

you apart

to doubt yourself; you're

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

on from her

forget, it's okay. I've learned to accept it," she

made the

to handle," he

care of your business," he added, his demeanor

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

his voice.

trouble, your unwavering support

determination. "It's the

Cherise rested her head against the cool glass of the car window. Her eyelids fell

of her high school

leaving her

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

access to the

advice, a beacon of solace

Damien gracefully

memory hadn't been lost," he began, his voice gentle yet firm, "the current situation would still be

control."

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

options do we have?" she sighed, her voice tinged with

softened. "Steve's in a

her heart heavy with empathy for their friend's

relationships, it's crucial for both parties to find common ground; meddling too

to Cherise's

left promptly after receiving