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?"

would you expect her to sacrifice her education

through school?"

a beat. "I'd let go of my own ambitions,"

you

to

gaze distant. "Words won't change anything at this point," he murmured, setting down his

on from her might

forget, it's okay. I've learned to accept

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

handle," he remarked

care of your business," he added, his demeanor

grateful glance at Cherise. "You're still the same, always

his voice.

unwavering

determination. "It's the least I

against the cool glass of the car

memories of her high school

refused to materialize, leaving her grasping at the fleeting

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

to the

gentle advice, a beacon of solace amidst the labyrinth

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

his voice gentle yet firm,

control."

continued, "The issues between Steve and Savannah are theirs to resolve; we can only offer support

"What other options do we have?"

"Steve's in a difficult spot," he acknowledged with

agreed softly, her heart heavy with empathy for their

both parties to find common ground; meddling too much

to Cherise's

the hotel, Damien left promptly after receiving a call from the