“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 –

a bit scandalous,

Witt, it would have salvaged

Rose’s years of heartache.

and returned alone. What

departure then?

her frustration, she watched as Morrison approached.

cut the cake and say a few

night.”

was waiting, and they had to go through

respond. His eyes scanned the

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

repeated, his patience wearing

her head,

tight line, his displeasure

gone to look for Rose but hadn’t found her?

hiding somewhere, nursing her pain.

cut the cake.”

signaled the servers to bring over

looked at Morrison.

glanced at his wrist to check the time, but realizing he

he raised an

quickly chimed

It was still early.

Molly but paused. “Let’s wait a

hasn’t arrived yet.”

cake, silently waiting, staring

now.

stepped out?

guests around the cake began to

and

obvious he’s waiting for

be that has Mr. Witt waiting at his own birthday

it be

that

today?”

came back into the picture, and they

knows if old flames

because his ex

picture.”

you have a death

want to live, but looking at the

gesturing subtly towards the entrance. As

look, their

face darkened at the sight of the figure appearing at

was a vision in a burgundy evening

with lace and petals,

lips seductive against her immaculate makeup.

fresh, understated beauty

stunning confidence.

her lips curved into a confident smile brighter than usual,

towards the center

but all eyes were on

Mona approached. Yet,

at Morrison.

“What are

“Here’s your birthday present.”

extended her arm, offering the neatly

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