“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

was the one he loved – now

have been a bit scandalous, but if Morrison

Mrs. Witt,

Rose’s years of heartache.

returned alone. What was

departure then?

watched as Morrison approached. Taking

cut the cake and say a few words,

night.”

they had

respond. His eyes scanned the room, and he frowned,

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

repeated, his patience wearing

shook her head, “I haven’t seen

lips formed a tight

look for Rose but

her pain. Finally, Molly

cut the cake.”

servers to bring over the grand cake. Taking the

looked at Morrison.

to check the time, but realizing he wasn’t wearing

raised an

amidst the crowd, quickly chimed

It was still early.

took the knife from Molly but paused. “Let’s wait

hasn’t arrived yet.”

staring at the entrance. His calls to

now. What if she arrived just

stepped out?

the guests around the cake began

glasses and enjoying light-hearted

obvious he’s waiting

be that has Mr. Witt waiting at his

it be

it clear that there’s

today?”

back into the picture, and they even stayed

old flames

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

picture.”

death wish, talking like that

to live, but looking at the situation

towards the entrance. As

look, their

of

entered was a vision in a burgundy

petals,

seductive against her immaculate makeup. She was

to the fresh, understated beauty she

stunning confidence.

lips curved into a confident smile brighter than

center of the

whispers continued, but all eyes were on the

deepened as Mona approached. Yet, with

at Morrison. “Happy

response was cold. “What are you

“Here’s your birthday present.”

extended her arm, offering the neatly wrapped box to Morrison,

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