“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 –

bash might have been a bit scandalous,

as Mrs. Witt, it would have

Rose’s years of heartache.

left alone and returned alone. What was

departure then?

frustration, she watched as Morrison approached. Taking a

cut the cake and say a few words,

night.”

and they had to

eyes scanned the room,

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

his

glanced around and shook her head,

lips formed a tight line, his displeasure

Rose but hadn’t found her? Rose

her

cut the cake.”

the servers to bring over

looked at Morrison.

wrist to check the time, but realizing

raised an

quickly chimed in, “It’s 7:50

It was still early.

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

hasn’t arrived yet.”

staring at the entrance. His

unanswered. He couldn’t leave now. What if she arrived just as

stepped out?

minutes ticked by, the guests around the cake began

and enjoying

obvious he’s waiting for someone,

it be that has Mr. Witt waiting at

be

that there’s been a falling out between

today?”

back into the picture, and they even stayed in the

knows if old flames

because his

picture.”

you have a death

want to live, but looking at the situation now, I don’t

towards the entrance. As

their

darkened at the sight of the figure appearing at the

vision in a burgundy evening gown,

lace and petals, her

red lips seductive against her immaculate

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

stunning confidence.

lips curved into a confident smile brighter

towards the center

whispers continued, but all eyes

frown deepened as Mona approached. Yet,

Morrison.

“What are you doing

“Here’s your birthday present.”

arm, offering the neatly

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