“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

the one he

have been a bit scandalous, but

as Mrs. Witt, it would have

Rose’s years of heartache.

and returned alone. What was

departure then?

she watched as

she said, “Let’s cut the cake and say a few words, then we can call

night.”

and they had

His eyes scanned the room,

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

Morrison repeated, his patience wearing

glanced around and shook her head,

tight

had gone to look for Rose but hadn’t found her? Rose must

nursing her pain. Finally,

cut the cake.”

over the grand cake. Taking the knife,

looked at Morrison.

at his wrist to check the time, but realizing he wasn’t wearing

he raised an

amidst the crowd, quickly chimed

It was still early.

the knife from Molly but

hasn’t arrived yet.”

staring at the entrance. His calls

couldn’t leave now. What

stepped out?

the guests around the cake began

glasses and enjoying light-hearted

obvious he’s waiting for

could it be that has Mr.

it be

clear that there’s been a

today?”

the picture, and they even stayed

Who knows if old flames have

is because his

picture.”

death wish, talking like

looking at the situation now, I don’t think

towards the

their

darkened at the sight of

vision in a burgundy evening gown, with a

lace and petals,

lips seductive against her

beauty she once was;

stunning confidence.

into a confident smile brighter

the center of

whispers continued, but all eyes were

as Mona approached.

up at Morrison. “Happy birthday,

response was cold. “What are you

“Here’s your birthday present.”

her arm, offering the neatly wrapped box to

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