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?"

were in Savannah's shoes, financially challenged, would you expect her to sacrifice

through school?"

a beat. "I'd let go of my

you

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

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

her might take

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

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

to handle,"

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

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

his voice.

of trouble, your unwavering support never falters," he acknowledged

nodded, her lips pursed in quiet determination. "It's the least I

her head against the cool glass

of her high

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

door. She stood before it, searching for the

to the

advice, a beacon of solace

Damien gracefully opened the car door

lost," he began, his voice gentle yet firm, "the current situation would still

control."

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

sank into Damien's comforting embrace. "What other options do we have?" she sighed, her voice tinged with

in a difficult spot,"

heavy with

both parties to find common ground; meddling too much can often

words added to Cherise's

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