“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

one he loved – now and

a bit scandalous,

Mrs. Witt, it would

Rose’s years of heartache.

had left alone and returned alone.

departure then?

frustration, she watched as Morrison approached. Taking a

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

night.”

waiting, and they had

eyes scanned the room, and he frowned,

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

his patience wearing

her head, “I haven’t

lips formed a tight line, his

look for Rose but hadn’t found her?

somewhere, nursing her pain. Finally, Molly

cut the cake.”

the servers to bring over the grand cake. Taking the knife,

looked at Morrison.

check the time, but

raised

the crowd, quickly chimed

It was still early.

Molly but paused. “Let’s wait a bit

hasn’t arrived yet.”

stood by the cake, silently waiting, staring at

leave now. What if

stepped out?

by, the guests around the cake began to disperse,

and enjoying light-hearted

waiting

be that has Mr. Witt waiting at

be his wife,

but isn’t it clear that there’s been a falling

today?”

picture,

knows if old flames have

with his wife today is because

picture.”

death wish,

but looking at the

subtly towards the entrance. As everyone

look, their expressions

at the sight of

was a vision in a burgundy evening gown,

lace and petals, her long curls cascading

against her immaculate makeup.

fresh, understated beauty she

stunning confidence.

a confident smile brighter than usual,

towards the center

all eyes were on the unfolding

frown deepened as Mona approached. Yet,

up at Morrison. “Happy birthday,

cold. “What are you doing

“Here’s your birthday present.”

offering the

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