“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 –

birthday bash might have been a

Rose’s status as Mrs. Witt, it would

Rose’s years of heartache.

had left alone and returned alone. What was

departure then?

she watched as Morrison approached.

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

night.”

was waiting, and they had

didn’t respond. His eyes scanned the room,

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

repeated, his patience

and shook her head, “I haven’t

a tight line, his displeasure

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

her pain.

cut the cake.”

to bring over the grand cake. Taking the knife,

looked at Morrison.

check the time, but realizing

raised

quickly chimed

It was still early.

from Molly but

hasn’t arrived yet.”

waiting, staring

couldn’t leave now. What

stepped out?

ticked by, the guests around the

and enjoying

he’s waiting for

could it be that has Mr.

it be his wife,

clear that there’s been

today?”

came back into the picture, and they

knows if old flames have been

today is because his ex is forcing

picture.”

Do you have a death

certainly want to live, but looking at the situation now,

subtly towards

their

face darkened at the sight of the figure appearing at

was a vision in a burgundy evening

lace and petals, her long curls cascading over

seductive against her immaculate makeup. She

understated beauty

stunning confidence.

lips curved into a confident smile brighter

center of the

continued, but all eyes were on the unfolding

as Mona approached. Yet,

up at Morrison. “Happy

“What

“Here’s your birthday present.”

her arm, offering the neatly

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