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

through school?"

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

what sets you apart

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

won't change anything at this point," he murmured, setting down his

from her might take

nodded understandingly. "Even if you can't 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," he

and take care of your business," he added,

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

his voice.

times of trouble, your unwavering

"It's the least

cool glass of

memories of her high school

elusive shadows, the recollections refused to materialize, leaving her grasping at

behind a locked door. She stood before it, searching for the

to

beacon of solace amidst

Damien gracefully

your memory hadn't been lost," he began, his voice gentle yet firm, "the current situation would still be beyond

control."

theirs to resolve; we can only

"What other options do we have?" she

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

softly, her heart heavy with empathy for their friend's

parties to find common ground; meddling too much can

man's words added to Cherise's growing sense

hotel, Damien left promptly after receiving a call from