“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 – now and

been a

affirm Rose’s status as Mrs. Witt,

Rose’s years of heartache.

alone and returned alone.

departure then?

frustration, she watched as Morrison approached. Taking a

say a few words, then we can

night.”

waiting, and they had

didn’t respond. His eyes scanned the room, and he

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

Morrison repeated, his

her head, “I haven’t seen

a tight line,

look for Rose but hadn’t found

hiding somewhere, nursing her pain. Finally,

cut the cake.”

the servers to bring over the grand

looked at Morrison.

the time, but

he raised

amidst the crowd, quickly chimed in, “It’s 7:50

It was still early.

knife from Molly but paused. “Let’s wait a bit longer.

hasn’t arrived yet.”

staring at the entrance. His

now. What if she arrived just

stepped out?

guests around the cake began to

and enjoying light-hearted

he’s waiting

could it be that has Mr. Witt waiting at his own birthday

be his wife,

clear that there’s

today?”

picture, and they even stayed in

if old

fight with his wife today is because his ex is forcing Rose out

picture.”

you have a death wish, talking like

at the situation now, I

towards the entrance. As

look, their expressions

face darkened at the sight of the figure appearing at the

vision in a burgundy

lace and petals, her long curls

lips seductive against her

fresh, understated beauty

stunning confidence.

her lips curved into a confident smile brighter than

center of the

all eyes were on

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

at Morrison. “Happy birthday,

cold. “What are you

“Here’s your birthday present.”

extended her arm, offering the neatly wrapped box to

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