“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

might have been a bit scandalous, but if

status as Mrs. Witt, it would have salvaged

Rose’s years of heartache.

left alone and returned alone. What was

departure then?

watched as Morrison

she said, “Let’s cut the cake and say a

night.”

and they had

His eyes scanned the

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

his patience

shook her head,

a tight line,

had gone to look for Rose

her pain.

cut the cake.”

servers to bring over the grand cake. Taking

looked at Morrison.

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

raised an

amidst the crowd, quickly chimed in,

It was still early.

but paused. “Let’s

hasn’t arrived yet.”

waiting, staring at

now. What if she

stepped out?

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

glasses and enjoying

waiting for

that has Mr.

be his

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

today?”

ex came back into the picture, and

Who knows if old flames have

today is because his

picture.”

have a death wish, talking like

live, but looking at the situation now, I

woman spoke, gesturing subtly towards the entrance. As everyone

their

the sight of the figure

was a vision in a burgundy evening gown, with a

lace and petals,

her red lips seductive against her

understated beauty she once was; now, she

stunning confidence.

her lips curved into a

center of

eyes

approached. Yet, with a

up at Morrison. “Happy birthday,

“What are

“Here’s your birthday present.”

offering the neatly wrapped box to Morrison,

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