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?"

you were in Savannah's shoes, financially challenged, would you expect her to sacrifice her education and career to support

through school?"

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

sets you apart

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

"Words won't change anything at this point,"

from her might take

it's okay. I've

poise. "You've made the journey back

to handle," he remarked

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

he cast a grateful glance at Cherise. "You're still the same, always there

his voice.

unwavering support never falters," he acknowledged

nodded, her lips pursed in quiet determination. "It's the least

the cool glass of the car window.

memories of her high

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

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

access to

it be," cthe gentle advice, a beacon of

hotel, Damien gracefully opened the car door

he began, his voice

control."

Savannah are theirs to resolve; we can only

do we have?" she sighed, her voice

in a difficult

heavy with empathy for their friend's

to find common ground; meddling

words added to Cherise's growing sense of

the hotel, Damien left promptly after receiving a call from