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?"

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

through school?"

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

you apart from

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

won't change anything at this point," he

her might take

understandingly. "Even if you can't forget, it's okay. I've learned to accept it," she

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

to handle," he remarked

your business," he added,

"You're still the same, always there when

his voice.

your unwavering support

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

against the cool glass of

of her

shadows, the recollections refused to materialize, leaving

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

to the forgotten

be," cthe gentle advice, a beacon

arrived at the hotel, Damien gracefully opened the car door and lifted her

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

control."

theirs to resolve; we

do we have?" she

a difficult spot," he acknowledged

heavy with empathy for

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

man's words added to Cherise's

promptly after receiving a