“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 and

birthday bash might have been a

Rose’s status as Mrs. Witt, it

Rose’s years of heartache.

had left alone and returned alone. What was

departure then?

watched as Morrison approached. Taking a

cake and say a few words, then we can

night.”

crowd was waiting, and they had

respond. His eyes scanned the room, and

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

repeated, his patience wearing

and shook her head, “I

lips formed a tight line, his displeasure

he had gone to look for Rose but hadn’t found

nursing her pain. Finally, Molly

cut the cake.”

to bring over the grand cake.

looked at Morrison.

at his wrist to check the time, but realizing he

he raised an

quickly chimed in,

It was still early.

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

hasn’t arrived yet.”

cake, silently waiting, staring at the entrance. His calls

couldn’t leave now. What if she

stepped out?

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

and enjoying

waiting for

Mr. Witt waiting at his

it be his wife,

that there’s been a falling

today?”

ex came back into the picture,

Who knows if old

fight with his wife today is because his ex is forcing

picture.”

Do you have a death

but looking at the situation now,

subtly towards the entrance. As everyone

their expressions

darkened at the sight of the

in a burgundy evening gown, with

lace and petals, her long curls cascading

her red lips seductive against her

the fresh, understated beauty she once was; now,

stunning confidence.

into a

center

whispers continued, but all eyes were on the

as Mona approached. Yet,

up at Morrison. “Happy

was cold. “What are

“Here’s your birthday present.”

her arm, offering the

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