Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1071 Unveiling Hearts "In high school, Steve and I hardly interacted because he was your friend. He even brushed off my many attempts to talk to him, so I eventually stopped trying, and later, we becdistant acquaintances.

"Then, we graduated high school." The glass trembled slightly as Savannah struggled to find her words. "At that time, I was head over heels for Trent, convinced that he was my one true love, my everything. So instead of going to university with you, I decided to work to help pay for his education." Savannah paused, her lips pursed in contemplation. "Until recently, when my mom had a car accident and slipped into a coma, Stella toldthat Steve had offered to help me. That's when I reconnected with him." She lowered her gaze, a faint blush gracing her fair complexion. "When that happened, I thought that if Trent didn't cfor me, I would gladly marry Steve and spend my life repaying his kindness.

"After all, no one else had extended a helping hand during those trying times. He was the only one, so naturally, I considered him worthy of marrying.

shared the bridal suite, he remained respectful and distant. It was as if he didn't seeas a woman." "I suspect he didn't harbor any romantic feelings for me, as Stella suggested. He likely assistedout of obligation as a former classmate and acquaintance, and later, agreed to marryto appease family pressure." "So when Trent unexpectedly showed up at the wedding, I decided to follow him." She looked up at Cherise. "Cherry, do you understand why I ran?" Cherise sucked

the long journey Steve had ahead in matters

reassuring smile. "Would you like to hear about the Steve Orborn I know?" Savannah blinked, then blushed and nodded. "Yes." For the remainder of

oblivious to Steve's affection for so long? "Cherry, are you serious?" "He kept his feelings hidden to spare you any discomfort," Cherise sighed deeply. "He never wanted to burden you or see you unhappy. He even reached out to Trent to plan your escape from the wedding because he couldn't bear to witness your distress." Savannah's face drained of color. She tightened her grip on the water

selflessness, she felt small, self-centered, and

to respond, a knock on the

It was Steve.