“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

she was the one he loved – now

a bit scandalous, but if Morrison

affirm Rose’s status as Mrs. Witt, it

Rose’s years of heartache.

and returned alone. What was the

departure then?

she watched as Morrison approached. Taking a

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

night.”

waiting, and they had to go through the

respond. His eyes scanned

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

Morrison repeated, his patience

shook her head, “I haven’t

formed a tight line,

for Rose but hadn’t found her? Rose must have

hiding somewhere, nursing her pain. Finally,

cut the cake.”

over the grand cake.

looked at Morrison.

at his wrist to check the time, but realizing he

he raised

quickly chimed

It was still early.

from Molly but paused. “Let’s

hasn’t arrived yet.”

staring at

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

stepped out?

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

glasses and enjoying

waiting

has Mr. Witt waiting at his own birthday

it be his

clear that

today?”

the picture, and

if old flames

is because his

picture.”

you have a death

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

spoke, gesturing subtly towards the entrance. As

their

at the sight of the figure appearing at

who entered was a vision in a

lace and petals,

lips seductive against her immaculate

understated beauty she once

stunning confidence.

her lips curved into a confident smile brighter

towards the center of the

but all eyes were on the unfolding

Mona approached. Yet, with a radiant

Morrison. “Happy

was cold. “What

“Here’s your birthday present.”

offering the neatly

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