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

through school?"

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

sets you apart

"You don't need to doubt yourself; you're just as deserving as

anything at this point," he murmured, setting down his cup with

her

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

from his seat with effortless poise. "You've made the journey back to

to handle,"

of your business," he added, his demeanor

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

his voice.

trouble, your unwavering support never falters," he acknowledged

determination. "It's the

head against the cool glass of the car window. Her

her

leaving her grasping at the fleeting

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

to the

gentle advice, a beacon of solace amidst

Damien gracefully opened the car door

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

control."

and Savannah are theirs to

embrace. "What other options do we have?"

gaze softened. "Steve's in a

agreed softly, her heart heavy with

crucial for both parties to find common

words added to

left promptly after receiving a