“I want you all to understand, from this moment forward, that Rose didn’t trap

me by getting pregnant to marry me. It was I who deliberately gave her that

opportunity.

“Even if she initially didn’t plan to keep our baby, I wouldn’t have agreed to let

her go. If she hadn’t been carrying my baby, I’d have found another reason to

make her my wife.

“The one who’s always harbored ulterior motives has been me. If you’ve got

anything to say, say it to my face. But do you have the guts to do that?”

The room fell into a stunned silence.

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They didn’t. Morrison was a true force to be reckoned with. The audacity of his

speech wasn’t without foundation.

Having said his piece, Morrison swept his gaze over the hushed crowd, a

satisfied smirk playing on his lips as he strode out of the room. His footsteps

were brisk, and it was all Riley could do to catch up with him in a near jog.d2

The display was nothing short of shocking for Riley.

Morrison, who never wore his heart on his sleeve, who would grimace at the

sight of other couples wrapped up in their public displays of affection, had made

such a bold declaration of love.

Riley had worked with Morrison long enough to know he was a man who

despised sappiness. He doubted Morrison would ever be the type to whisper

sweet nothings or be particularly kind or tender, even to his own wife.

He had secretly worried about the future of the Witt family line, especially after

learning about Morrison’s past girlfriend.

Now, there in the meeting room, Morrison’s words had been nothing short of

explosive. Riley never imagined he’d see the day when Morrison would brazenly

confess his love in front of a crowd, shattering his stoic image.

Back at the birthday celebration, despite the heavy snowfall, they made it back

to the party in record time.

Molly had been busy hosting the guests when she noticed Morrison’s return,

accompanied only by Riley. A flicker of disappointment crossed her eyes. She

had hoped Morrison would bring Rose back with him and announce to everyone

he loved – now and

a bit scandalous,

as Mrs. Witt, it

Rose’s years of heartache.

and returned alone. What

departure then?

as Morrison

she said, “Let’s cut the cake and say a few words,

night.”

and they had

scanned the room, and he frowned,

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

repeated, his patience wearing

her head,

lips formed a tight line, his

look for Rose but

again, hiding somewhere, nursing her pain. Finally, Molly sighed,

cut the cake.”

to bring over the grand cake. Taking the

looked at Morrison.

the time, but realizing

raised an

crowd, quickly

It was still early.

from Molly but paused. “Let’s wait a bit

hasn’t arrived yet.”

waiting, staring

leave now. What if

stepped out?

the minutes ticked by, the guests around the cake

and enjoying

obvious he’s waiting

it be that has Mr. Witt waiting at his own birthday

it be

to say, but isn’t it clear that there’s been a falling out between

today?”

picture, and they even stayed in

knows if old flames

wife today is because his

picture.”

have a death wish,

looking at the situation now, I don’t

towards

look, their

of the figure appearing at the

vision in a burgundy

with lace and petals,

seductive against her

the fresh, understated beauty she once was; now, she

stunning confidence.

curved into a confident

towards the center of

continued, but all eyes were

Mona approached. Yet, with

up at Morrison.

cold. “What are you

“Here’s your birthday present.”

her arm, offering the neatly wrapped

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