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 expect her to sacrifice her education

through school?"

"I'd let go

you apart from

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

won't change anything at this

her

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

made the journey

handle,"

business," he added, his demeanor gracious

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

his voice.

trouble, your unwavering support never falters," he acknowledged

"It's the least I can

Cherise rested her head against the cool glass of the

her high school

shadows, the recollections refused to materialize, leaving her grasping

memories were imprisoned behind a locked door. She

access to the forgotten

it be," cthe gentle advice, a beacon of

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

his voice gentle yet firm, "the current

control."

between Steve and Savannah are theirs to resolve;

comforting embrace. "What other options do we

gaze softened. "Steve's in a difficult spot," he

her heart heavy with empathy

to find

man's words added to Cherise's growing sense of

hotel, Damien left promptly after receiving a call