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?"

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

through school?"

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

what sets you apart

don't need to doubt

at

her

can't forget, it's okay. I've learned to accept it," she replied

with effortless poise. "You've made

to handle," he remarked

and take care of your business,"

the same, always there when I need you," he said, a touch

his voice.

unwavering support never falters," he acknowledged

in quiet determination. "It's the least

they traveled back, Cherise rested her head against the cool glass of the car window. Her eyelids fell shut in

memories of her high school

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

imprisoned behind a locked door. She stood before it, searching

to the

gentle advice, a beacon of solace amidst

gracefully opened the

been lost," he began, his voice gentle yet firm,

control."

Steve and Savannah are theirs to resolve; we

do we have?" she sighed, her

softened. "Steve's in a

heart heavy

to find

words added to Cherise's growing

the hotel, Damien left promptly