“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 loved

been a bit scandalous,

Witt, it would

Rose’s years of heartache.

alone and returned alone. What was the point

departure then?

as Morrison approached. Taking

she said, “Let’s cut the cake and say a few words, then we can call it

night.”

and they had

respond. His eyes scanned the room,

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

his patience

and shook her head, “I haven’t seen

lips formed a tight

for Rose but hadn’t found her? Rose

her pain.

cut the cake.”

to bring over the grand cake. Taking

looked at Morrison.

glanced at his wrist to check the time, but realizing he wasn’t

raised an

the crowd, quickly chimed in,

It was still early.

Molly but paused. “Let’s

hasn’t arrived yet.”

stood by the cake, silently waiting, staring at

couldn’t leave now. What if she arrived just

stepped out?

ticked by, the guests around the cake

and

he’s waiting

be that has Mr.

be

to say, but isn’t it clear that there’s been a

today?”

picture, and they even stayed

knows if old flames

his wife today is because his ex is forcing

picture.”

you have a death wish, talking like

but looking at the situation

spoke, gesturing subtly towards

look, their expressions

sight of the

vision in a

lace and petals, her long

against

fresh, understated beauty she once was; now, she

stunning confidence.

into a confident smile brighter

center

continued, but all eyes were on the

deepened as Mona approached. Yet, with a radiant smile,

at Morrison.

response was cold. “What are you doing

“Here’s your birthday present.”

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