“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

the one he loved – now

a bit

Rose’s status as Mrs. Witt,

Rose’s years of heartache.

and returned alone. What was the point

departure then?

as Morrison approached.

“Let’s cut the cake and say a

night.”

crowd was waiting, and they had to go

His eyes scanned the

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

his patience wearing

shook her head, “I

tight line, his

had gone to look for Rose but hadn’t

somewhere, nursing her pain. Finally,

cut the cake.”

bring over the

looked at Morrison.

the time, but realizing he wasn’t

he raised

quickly chimed in, “It’s

It was still early.

Molly but

hasn’t arrived yet.”

cake, silently waiting, staring at the

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

stepped out?

the guests around the cake

glasses and enjoying

waiting for someone,

has Mr. Witt waiting

be his wife,

clear that there’s

today?”

the picture,

old flames have been

wife today is because his ex is forcing Rose out

picture.”

a death wish, talking like

but looking at

spoke, gesturing subtly towards

their expressions

darkened at the sight of the figure appearing at the

in a burgundy evening

and petals,

seductive against her immaculate makeup. She

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

stunning confidence.

her lips curved into a confident

the center

whispers continued, but all eyes were on the unfolding

frown deepened as Mona approached.

Morrison. “Happy

response was cold. “What are you

“Here’s your birthday present.”

arm, offering the neatly wrapped box to

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