“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

birthday bash might have been a bit

Rose’s status as Mrs. Witt, it

Rose’s years of heartache.

left alone and returned alone. What was the point of

departure then?

her frustration, she watched as Morrison approached. Taking

cake and say a

night.”

waiting, and they had to

scanned the room, and

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

his patience wearing

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

a tight line, his displeasure

look for Rose but hadn’t

her pain. Finally, Molly sighed,

cut the cake.”

the servers to bring over the grand cake.

looked at Morrison.

glanced at his wrist to check the time,

he raised an

crowd, quickly

It was still early.

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

hasn’t arrived yet.”

waiting, staring at the entrance.

leave now. What if

stepped out?

the guests around

glasses and enjoying light-hearted

obvious he’s waiting for someone,

it be that has Mr. Witt waiting at his own

be his wife,

it clear that there’s

today?”

the picture, and they even stayed

knows if old flames

wife today is because his ex is forcing Rose out

picture.”

you have a death wish, talking like that

certainly want to live, but looking at the situation

towards

their expressions

darkened at the sight of the figure appearing at the

in a burgundy evening gown,

adorned with lace and petals,

against her immaculate makeup.

fresh, understated beauty she

stunning confidence.

into a confident

towards the center of

whispers continued, but all eyes were on the unfolding

approached. Yet,

up at Morrison.

was cold. “What

“Here’s your birthday present.”

offering the

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