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 education and career

through school?"

beat. "I'd let go

what sets you

reassuring, "You don't need to doubt

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

from her might take

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

effortless poise. "You've made the journey back to

to handle,"

take care of your business," he

"You're still the same, always there

his voice.

times of trouble, your unwavering support never

quiet determination. "It's

cool glass of the

of her high school

leaving her grasping at the

door. She stood before it, searching for the key that would

to

beacon of solace amidst the labyrinth of her

gracefully opened the car door and

voice gentle yet firm, "the current situation would still

control."

theirs

comforting embrace. "What other options do we have?" she sighed,

in a difficult spot,"

her heart heavy with empathy for their

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

man's words added to Cherise's

hotel, Damien left promptly after receiving a call from