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

through school?"

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

what sets you

her lips, reassuring, "You don't need to

gaze distant. "Words won't change anything at

on from her might

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

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

to handle," he remarked

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

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

his voice.

unwavering support never falters," he acknowledged

quiet determination. "It's the

the cool glass of the car window. Her eyelids

memories of her high school

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

though her memories were imprisoned behind a locked door.

to the forgotten

beacon of solace amidst the labyrinth

hotel, Damien gracefully opened the car

your memory hadn't been lost," he began, his voice gentle yet firm, "the

control."

"The issues between Steve and Savannah are theirs to

embrace. "What other options do we have?" she sighed, her voice tinged with

"Steve's in a difficult

heavy with

find common ground; meddling too much can often

man's words added to Cherise's growing

left promptly after