“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

he loved –

been a

as Mrs. Witt, it would have salvaged some

Rose’s years of heartache.

returned alone. What was the

departure then?

her frustration, she watched as Morrison approached. Taking a

cake and say a few words, then

night.”

was waiting, and they had to go through the

His eyes scanned the room, and he frowned,

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

Morrison repeated, his patience wearing

glanced around and shook her

tight line, his displeasure

look for Rose

hiding somewhere, nursing her pain. Finally, Molly

cut the cake.”

over the

looked at Morrison.

at his wrist to check the

raised

amidst the crowd, quickly chimed in, “It’s 7:50

It was still early.

the knife from Molly but

hasn’t arrived yet.”

stood by the cake, silently waiting, staring at the entrance. His calls to

now. What if she arrived just as

stepped out?

the guests around the cake began

glasses and enjoying light-hearted

he’s waiting

be that has Mr.

be

it clear that there’s been

today?”

picture,

Who knows if old

the fight with his wife today is because his ex is forcing Rose out

picture.”

you have a death wish,

at the situation now,

subtly towards

their

face darkened at the sight of

was a vision in

lace and petals, her

seductive against her

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

stunning confidence.

curved into a confident smile

the center of

whispers continued, but all eyes were on

as Mona approached. Yet,

at Morrison. “Happy birthday,

cold. “What are

“Here’s your birthday present.”

her arm, offering the neatly

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