“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

was the one he loved – now

bash might have been a

status as Mrs. Witt, it would have salvaged some

Rose’s years of heartache.

left alone and returned alone. What

departure then?

her frustration, she watched as Morrison approached.

and say a

night.”

was waiting, and they

respond. His eyes scanned the room,

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

his patience

glanced around and shook her head, “I haven’t seen

lips formed a tight line, his displeasure

gone to look for Rose but

nursing her pain. Finally, Molly sighed,

cut the cake.”

bring over the grand cake. Taking the knife,

looked at Morrison.

check the time, but realizing he

raised an

the crowd, quickly chimed

It was still early.

from Molly but paused.

hasn’t arrived yet.”

by the cake, silently waiting, staring at the entrance.

gone unanswered. He couldn’t leave now. What if she

stepped out?

ticked by, the guests around the cake began to disperse,

and enjoying

obvious he’s waiting

that has Mr.

it be his wife,

isn’t it clear that there’s been a

today?”

back into the picture, and they even

if old flames

fight with his wife today is because his

picture.”

have a death

live, but looking at the situation

gesturing subtly towards the entrance.

look, their expressions

sight of the figure appearing at the door.

vision in

adorned with lace and petals,

red lips seductive against her immaculate makeup. She was

contrast to the fresh, understated beauty she once was;

stunning confidence.

curved into a confident smile brighter

the center of the

whispers continued, but all eyes were on the unfolding

as Mona approached.

at Morrison. “Happy birthday,

response was cold. “What

“Here’s your birthday present.”

her arm, offering the neatly wrapped box to

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