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?"

shoes, financially challenged, would you expect her to sacrifice her education and

through school?"

for a beat. "I'd let go

what sets you

reassuring, "You don't need to doubt yourself; you're just

at this point," he

her might take

you can't forget, it's okay. I've learned to

made

handle," he remarked

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

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

his voice.

your unwavering support never falters,"

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

Cherise rested her head against the cool glass of the car window. Her eyelids fell shut

memories of her high

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

memories were imprisoned behind a locked door. She

to

be," cthe gentle advice, a beacon of solace amidst the

they arrived at the hotel, Damien gracefully opened

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

control."

between Steve and Savannah are theirs to resolve; we can only

do

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

Cherise agreed softly, her heart heavy with

relationships, it's crucial for both parties to find common

words added to Cherise's growing sense

Damien left promptly after receiving a